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Camera Heritage Museum Camera Museum - Open to the public! Find us on Google and TripAdvisor. www.cameraheritagemuseum.org
The largest open to the Public in the USA Staunton, VA.
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The Camera Heritage Museum was created to display the collection of over 6500 cameras as well as accessories and photographs. Since we became non-profit we have received over 2500 cameras from other people who had private collections. This is the only camera museum open to the public in USA. Self-Guided Tours are available as well as custom group tours
Admission:
$5.00 per person
$7.50 per person AUDIO Guided Tour
$20.00 per person Guided Tour. The majority of our cameras are antiques. The museum's mission is to share with the public a glimpse into the fascinating story of photography. In this small town in central Virginia you can see some of the most technologically advanced instruments of their times along with photos spanning over 150 years. There are stories behind many of these cameras which are well worth your time...even if you are not a camera buff! From stories about local photographers whose work is nationally known, to the events that they captured for future generations. There is something here for everyone to enjoy. The Camera Museum is housed in the Camera and Palette Inc. location at 1 W Beverley St. Tucked into this camera store amid an extensive array of new and used equipment the Camera Heritage Museum is open to the public. The Largest Camera Museum in the USA open to the public. Includes 200+ daguerreotypes, wooden cameras, spy cameras and 100+ Leicas and Zeiss cameras. Over 6500 cameras and lenses. Tours available upon request. Over 2500 Historical photos of the Staunton area. Hours: 9:00 am-5:00 pm M-Fr,
9:00 am-2:00 pm Sat. Wheelchair accessible

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Bentzin: Astraflex II c1952. 120 film, 6x6 exposures, SLR camera. Export version for USA, same as Primar Reflex II.
10/21/2026

Bentzin: Astraflex II c1952. 120 film, 6x6 exposures, SLR camera. Export version for USA, same as Primar Reflex II.

Zeiss Ikon: Contax I a 1932-1936. 35mm rangefinder camera. Serial numbers starting with "AU" or "AV" ("A" means camera w...
10/20/2026

Zeiss Ikon: Contax I a 1932-1936. 35mm rangefinder camera. Serial numbers starting with "AU" or "AV" ("A" means camera was repaired by the factory), I've seen one with "Y" serial number. One or more raised dimples. Some sources suggest that "I a" can be split into "type 1" and "type 2".

Blair: Stereo Weno Hawk-Eye c1901-1903. Two 3½×3½'' images,
10/19/2026

Blair: Stereo Weno Hawk-Eye c1901-1903. Two 3½×3½'' images,

Adox: Adrette I c1939-1940. 35mm viewfinder camera. Made by Wirgin, same as Edinex.
10/18/2026

Adox: Adrette I c1939-1940. 35mm viewfinder camera. Made by Wirgin, same as Edinex.

Kodak Eastman: Vollenda No.48 1932-1937. 127 film camera, 3x4. More expensive with Leitz Elmar lens.
10/17/2026

Kodak Eastman: Vollenda No.48 1932-1937. 127 film camera, 3x4. More expensive with Leitz Elmar lens.

Zeiss Ikon: Contax IIIa 1950-1961. 35mm rangefinder camera. Exposure meter on top.
10/16/2026

Zeiss Ikon: Contax IIIa 1950-1961. 35mm rangefinder camera. Exposure meter on top.

Kiev Arsenal: Kiev 19 M 1985-1990. 35mm SLR camera. TTL.
10/15/2026

Kiev Arsenal: Kiev 19 M 1985-1990. 35mm SLR camera. TTL.

Debrie: Sept I 1923-1927. 35mm film, 18x24mm exposures, spring-motor camera. Square motor housing, single spring.
10/14/2026

Debrie: Sept I 1923-1927. 35mm film, 18x24mm exposures, spring-motor camera. Square motor housing, single spring.

Zenza: Bronica GS-1 1983. 120 film, 6x7cm exposures, SLR camera.
10/13/2026

Zenza: Bronica GS-1 1983. 120 film, 6x7cm exposures, SLR camera.

Bell & Howell: 127 Electric Eye c1958. 127 film camera. Black leatherette with silver enamel or grey covering with black...
10/12/2026

Bell & Howell: 127 Electric Eye c1958. 127 film camera. Black leatherette with silver enamel or grey covering with black enamel.

Address

1 W Beverley Street
Staunton, VA
24401

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+15408868535

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