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Visitor tip
Book a personal curator tour ($20) or audio tour ($8) instead of self-guided - reviewers consistently praise the curator's deep knowledge of camera history and ability to tell compelling stories about specific cameras that aren't covered in the self-guided experience.
Visitor tip
Make an appointment before visiting - the venue explicitly recommends appointments, which ensures the owner/curator is available to discuss specific cameras and provide personalized insights rather than just walking through on your own.
Visitor tip
Follow their Facebook page to see collection updates before visiting - the collection is updated daily on social media, allowing you to see what's currently on display and plan which exhibits interest you most.
About The Camera Heritage Museum
Tours of historic photography artifacts. Self-guided tours lead through exhibits devoted to the history, science & art of photography.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Camera Heritage Museum
- Collection Size
- Over 7,000 antique cameras
- Location
- Staunton, Western Central Virginia
- Hours
- M-F 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-2pm
- Recognition
- TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024; Top 10% of museums visited worldwide
What visitors say
We did the self guided audio tour and found it very interesting. The collection you see is less than 25% of their collection. There's a lot of history tied to specific cameras that you won't hear on the audio. We were fortunate to have…
Very unique and a must-see museum to visit in Staunton! Features cameras from all historical periods and brands, very informative about their use and photo processing. Owner was helpful and nice. Only thing I would say is that the…
This place is amazing. You only see a portion of the collection, and it's still impressive. The gentleman who runs the place is very welcoming too. If you have an interest in either photography or history, this museum is a worth a…
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Did You Know?
- The Camera Heritage Museum houses over 7,000 antique cameras dating from the 19th century to modern times, with an additional thousands more in the collection not currently on display
- It is the largest camera museum open to the public in the USA
- The museum has won TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice awards four consecutive years (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024)
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