Asia Camera Museum, Penang, Malaysia

4.5 (285 reviews) Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Price Range: from $5.73 Ranking #3 in Penang Speciality Museums

Great exhibits with an enthusiastic guide

This is an unusual museum all about photography from beginning to modern times. The entrance fee includes a guide who will take you through the processes involved in professional photography. The guide will also show the old school way of touching up photos back in the days before photoshop and editing too that can be done easily on even your phones. An honourable mention also goes to the mock-up of a dark room where I got another great explanation of how this worked. I do not consider myself a photography enthusiast, but I found myself captivated by the passionate narrative and sheer enthusiasm of the guide. A fantastic visit and well worth the small entrance fee. I wish all museums had guides this interested in their exhibitions.
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Address

71 Lebuh Armenian, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia

Mobile

+60 11-1859 9878

Website

http://www.asiacameramuseum.com

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Current local date and time now

Friday, May 10, 2024, 20:41

Price range

from $5.73

User Ratings

4.5 based on (285 reviews)

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5Brian S 5:00 PM Mar 12, 2020
Great Museum if you like photography
I spent a wonderous hour in this museum. Many of the cameras brought back happy memories. The guide, May, was very informative and friendly. Not on everyones list of must see places, but if you can find the time, I would definately recommend dropping in - especially if you are of the pre-digital age.
4Jessye 5:00 PM Apr 14, 2020
Tiny Museum Packed with History
What a great little museum! It is tiny, but packed with cameras and gadgets from the past. Our guide was super passionate about cameras and answered all of our questions wonderfully. I have never considered myself a camera enthusiast, honestly we were looking to get out of the blazing sun, but this place sparked my interest.