99 Cameras Museum — Attraction in Paris

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the 99 Cameras Museum during my trip to Paris, and it turned out to be a true gem for photography enthusiasts and anyone interested in the history of analog cameras. The museum boasts a unique and extensive collection of cameras, each with its own fascinating story and historical significance.

Federico, who gave me a personal tour, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the collection, making the experience even more engaging and insightful.

If you find yourself in Paris, this museum is a must-visit. 🤩 It’s an experience that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the art of analog...

Small camera & photo museum with the free admission. An interesting collections of old cameras. They have the spy camera Minox produced in Riga, LATVIA. Annoying fact that they have labeled the country of origin as Lithuania. Riga is in LATVIA, not Lithuania. About the inventor, Minox Camera was invented from 1937–1942, by Designer Valters Caps (1905–2003) https://kulturaskanons.lv/en/archive/fotoaparats-minox/ The spelling of the name in the museum is taken from German but Valters is Latvian. Also, there is lovely and secluded café on the 1st floor with great ambiance but no desire from café to sell a drinks. Funny but...

Lovely collection of antique cameras. All cameras are in excellent condition and a lot of them are rarities. The cameras are grouped by themes (beauty icons, influential, miniatures, spy cameras) and given well written blurbs in French and English explaining what makes each of them special. This elevates the experience you might have just looking at one of these beautiful pieces...