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Vintage cameras and lenses on display

Carshalton, Surrey

Vintage Camera Museum in Carshalton, Surrey

The Vintage Camera Museum at 11 High Street, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 3AP displays over 2,000 antique cameras, lenses and photographic equipment. Founded in 2023 by collector Arben Balaj, it is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm (closed Sunday and Monday). Entry is with a membership, from £3 for seven days.

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What Can You See at the Vintage Camera Museum?

Home to over 2,000 antique cameras, rare lenses and photographic equipment from around the world, the Vintage Camera Museum is a living archive of how we learned to capture light. It was founded in 2023 by collector Arben Balaj, and you can see highlights such as a Leica M3 rangefinder, a Rolleiflex SL66 and the Canon AE-1 on display. Read our guides to caring for antique cameras or choose a membership to visit.

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How Much Is Museum Membership?

Every membership gives you unlimited visits for its duration, plus access to the members' area online.

Silver membership

£3 / 7 days

Seven days of unlimited visits to the museum, plus access to the members' area online.

  • Valid for 7 days
  • Unlimited visits while your membership is active
  • Members-only online area
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Gold membership

£10 / 1 month

One month of unlimited visits to the museum, plus access to the members' area online.

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  • Unlimited visits while your membership is active
  • Members-only online area
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Platinum membership

£25 / 1 year

A full year of unlimited visits to the museum, plus access to the members' area online. Best value for regular visitors.

  • Valid for 1 year
  • Unlimited visits while your membership is active
  • Members-only online area
  • Best value for regular visitors
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Highlights from the Camera Collection

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See the whole collection with a membership

Members can search and browse every photo in our gallery, full size, and visit the museum as often as they like.

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Which Camera Makers Are on Display?

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Plan your visit

Visiting the Vintage Camera Museum

11 High Street, Carshalton, SM5 3AP · Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm (closed Sunday and Monday)

How much does it cost to visit the Vintage Camera Museum?

Entry is with a membership. Silver membership costs £3 and gives unlimited visits for seven days; Gold and Platinum cover a month or a year. You can buy a membership online or at the door.

When is the museum open?

The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm (closed Sunday and Monday).

Where is the museum?

The museum is at 11 High Street, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 3AP, on Carshalton High Street. Carshalton railway station is a short walk away.

Do I need to book a visit?

No booking is needed. Come along during opening hours and show your membership card, or give your name at the door.

Are the cameras for sale?

No. The cameras on display belong to the museum collection and are not for sale.

Can I take photographs in the museum?

Yes, photography for personal use is welcome. Please do not touch the exhibits unless a member of staff invites you to.

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Testimonials

What Visitors Say About the Museum

What an awesome place. A must-visit for camera lovers. The passion for keeping antique cameras is something different. It is out of this world when you see the size of the collection. Excellent collection, extremely well maintained and catalogued.

Arthur Visitor

A hidden gem in Carshalton. You will be in awe of the collection housed here. The staff are really welcoming and share so much information with enthusiasm. Go and pay them a visit, you will not regret it.

Noah Photographer

A must-visit place even if you are not into photography. You will come away inspired. Thousands of cameras, from the 1870s to gigantic box cameras and spy cameras. A goldmine for avid enthusiasts.

Freya Photographer
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2,000+
Exhibits
2,500+
Visitors welcomed
2023
Museum founded
23
Years of collecting