Museum #2 on Delhi Metro Yellow Line - MUSEO CAMERA

[TusharSuradkar]

New Delhi is home to a mind-boggling 51 museums covering every topic imaginable.

All the museums are within 2 kilometers of any station on the Delhi Metro.

I have published line-wise museum lists on Google Maps as below:

Museums on Delhi Metro Violet Line - Total 18
Museums on Delhi Metro Yellow Line - Total 12
Museums on Delhi Metro Magenta Line - Total 04
Museums on Delhi Metro Blue Line - Total 05
Museums on Delhi Metro Red Line - Total 05
Museums on Delhi Metro Aqua Line - Total 01

The Museo Camera museum is an incredible place that I found by manual browsing since Google Maps does not locate this when searching for museums nearby nor Museums in Gurugram. There is ample parking for 2-wheeler and 4-wheeler, and the museum houses a breathtakingly-huge collection of cameras and related articles. The sheer number of cameras on display is bewildering and the layout is superb. This is an ultra-modern 7-star museum in the heart of the town. There is also an exhibit area spread over two floors above the main museum besides a cafe.

This museum will bring back memories for people of any age or era for they have a very extensive and beautiful collection of cameras, lenses, and photography-related stuff like a flash, film-rolls, and such from 150+ years. I have a huge appreciation for the amount of work they have put in curating the camera collection. It is just simply awe-inspiring.

I spent an amazing peaceful afternoon here learning the history of the camera and the culture behind it. This museum is a must-visit for any photo enthusiast. or even if you are not one like me. This place is unbelievable and has some of the most unique cameras on display.

There’s also a gallery which displays works of the collaborators.

The entry fees is INR 200 which is worthwhile as they also have to maintain this place.

Hundreds of cameras from the ancient pin-holes to the latest digital ones are on display here.

They are open to accepting your old cameras too.

The history of photography is very well documented and the layout of the museum is excellent.

As a bonus, there’s a fabulous cafe to relax with an extensive menu.

So much to see and learn about the history of photography. The whole journey of cameras and photography is on display here.

The catalog is huge is very well listed. The museum is divided into 3 floors with a gift shop with pins and mugs on offer.

Everything from spy cameras to huge ones to the ones used in the Hiroshima Nagasaki bombings is on display.

Museo Camera is a modern museum to showcase the art, science, and history of photography. A space that has on display antique cameras from over 100 countries, photographic equipment down the ages, historical archives, the works of legends as well as cutting edge contemporary lens-based art.

It is also a center where professionals and amateurs have the rare opportunity to learn and experience the magic of photography, and through it, to explore the arts, ideas, and issues of our time.

There are even a few bioscopes on display though they are out of reach for the visitors.

I liked the pin-hole viewer with an illuminated film at the other end and an adjustable lens to view through

Here’s a darkroom on display with all the equipment which was otherwise out-of-bounds for the common people who visited photo studios in the olden days.

Another blast-from-the-past is this retro-style photo opportunity when the scooter was a luxury and people lined up to take a photo riding it.
You can re-live those childhood moments here.

At the entrance is a special trough where one can clean their feet.

The place is accessible for the differently-abled and there are ramps everywhere with leveled-flooring at the entrance and throughout the place including the cafe.

Camera Museum Quick Facts

• Name: MUSEO CAMERA
• Address: Shri Ganesh Mandir Marg, DLF Phase IV, Sector 28, Gurugram, Haryana 122002
• Website: www.museocamera.org/
• Email: contact@museocamera.org
• Phone: +91 9810752279
• Time: 11 AM TO 7 PM (Monday closed)
• Area: 18,000 sq. ft.
• Entry: INR 200

How to Reach

The IFFCO Chowk metro station on the Yellow Line walkable distance.

Ask for the Galleria market and the museum is right across the street in one of the bylanes.

Accessibility Features for the Museum

Ramp Access.

Wheelchair-accessible Entrance.

Wheelchair-accessible Restroom/Toilet.

Wheelchair-accessible Seating.

Wheelchair-accessible Parking.

Nearby Attractions

While you are still around in Gurugram and the Delhi NCR area, here are some nearby attractions you can explore:

1. SkyJumper Trampoline Park Gurgaon
2. Oyster’s Water Park
3. Kingdom of Dreams
4. The Hidden Hour Gurugram - Mystery Escape Rooms
5. DLF CyberHub

Have you been to a museum recently that has unique art on display? I’d like to know about your experiences.

Till then… Happy Guiding

[AdamGT]

51 museums, no way! Are Indian’s museum “mad” @TusharSuradkar ? From your photos I can see that one could spend hours in the Camera museum! By the way, you said that the entry fee is 200, but didn’t say 200 what?

[TusharSuradkar]

That is correct @AdamGT there are people out here in India who have dedicated their entire life-time collecting artifacts from every corner of the country and setting up museums and there is no dearth of enthusiasts like me and also researchers who throng to these places in millions every year.

The camera museum is a personal collection of its founder Mr. Aditya Arya

The previous museum in Delhi that I wrote about is the lifetime collection of Mr. KC Aryan

Good catch, the currency was left out in the main article but is later mentioned in the Quick Facts - its INR 200 i.e. Indian Rupee.

The camera museum is huge and the number of photos I have shared is just 10% of those I clicked which in turn could be only 10% of what is on display.

[AdamGT]

Truly amazing @TusharSuradkar , I could spend many hours there myself!

[MohanG]

@TusharSuradkar

The museum is really nice. Their photos are more beautiful than that. I have few words to speak

[C_T]

मनोरंजक माहिती @TusharSuradkar
एक गोष्ट नक्की आहे. फोटो फिल्मचा वापर करून छायाचित्रण करणे आता एक कालबाह्य तंत्र बनले आहे आणि यासारख्या संग्रहालयात ते जतन करणे आवश्यक आहे.

[TusharSuradkar]

Thanks, @AdamGT I was sure you would be one of the first to note and comment on this article

[TusharSuradkar]

Hi @mohanghyar

Thanks for your comments buddy.

This is a very high-quality place to visit.

[TusharSuradkar]

माझ्या मनात देखील हा विचार अनेक दिवसांपासून रेंगाळत आहे @C_T

कुठले जुने फोटो स्टुडिओ असू शकतात का जे अजूनही फिल्म प्रोसेस करून प्रिंट काढून देतील.

आपल्या सर्वांकडे, at least माझ्या कडे, कोडॅक फिल्म कॅमेरा उत्तम स्थितीत आहे.

कदाचित तुमच्याकडेही असेल ?

[MayuriKubal]

Hey @TusharSuradkar

I was literally going on a virtual tour of Museo Camera through your post The way you have mentioned facts and details of camera alongwith the classic captures makes this post worth reading. I loved the ambience of the museum by the photos and it’s a treasure for every shutterbug indeed Thanks a ton for this post

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you @MayuriKubal

The place is ultra-posh and very well laid out and it is easy to lose track of time appreciating the exhibits.

[Chaivinistic]

Incredible work @TusharSuradkar dada. You are such a piece of inspiration.

[C_T]

@TusharSuradkar

होय नक्कीच. एक पेंटेक्स कॅमेरा चालू स्थितीत पडून आहे.

अशा जुन्या कॅमेऱ्यांना आता सेन्सर्स बसवून डिजिटल फॉरमॅट मध्ये बदलता येते असे वाचले होते. पण तरीही ते एखाद्या आधुनिक कॅमेऱ्या बरोबर स्पर्धा करू शकणार नाहीत.

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you, buddy

I am glad you like the article @Chaivinistic

[Rohan10]

Simply amazing museum @TusharSuradkar … I would like to visit there in my next trip to Delhi. What a nice post and representation…! Its now really a gold treasure of the photography. By seeing the old photography equipment, we can get to know how much the technology has grown up. Really amazing. Thank you so much for sharing it with us such amazing information of this museum.

[TusharSuradkar]

Definitely @Rohan10

If I am still around in Delhi/Gurugram when you visit, it will be a joyful experience to go along.

The museum is very close to where I stay and I wrote the article with you in mind all the time

[Rohan10]

That’s so nice of you dear friend @TusharSuradkar … It’s my previlege to know that you wrote such great post by keeping me in mind as you know that i love photography… Thanks a million friend .

[AjitThite]

@TusharSuradkar
WOW! What a place!! Very prestigious collection. Thanks for covering it with nice article and pictures too!!

Cheers!

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you @AjitThite

I am glad you are impressed with the place which is indeed is immersive and captivating whether you are a camera enthusiast or not.