The journey of Museo Camera began in 2009 in the basement of Photographer, Historian, Archivist, Aditya Arya as a personal collection of Photographic equipment. Today it is the largest not-for-profit crowd funded Centre for Photographic Arts in South East Asia. A unique public - private partnership between India Photo Archive Foundation and The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram - it is one of a kind in India with 18,000 sq. ft. of space dedicated to the art of Photography.
India Photo Archive Foundation is a trust for creating awareness of contemporary and historical photographs, archives and highlighting the historical value of photographic archives and collections, to encourage the dissemination, access and use of such archives for academic, institutional and cultural purposes. Museo Camera is one of the initiatives of the Foundation.
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In 2009, Museo Camera had its modest beginnings in the basement of Mr. Aditya Arya, a renowned Photographer, Historian, and Archivist. It started as a personal collection of photographic equipment. However, thanks to a unique public-private partnership between the India Photo Archive Foundation and the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram, Museo Camera has transformed into the largest not-for-profit center for photographic arts in South East Asia. With an impressive dedicated space spanning 18,000 sq. ft., Museo Camera stands as an unparalleled institution in India, entirely devoted to the art of photography. Its grand inauguration in 2019 further solidified its exceptional status as a remarkable public-private endeavor alongside the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram.
India Photo Archive Foundation is a trust for creating awareness of contemporary and historical photographs, archives and highlighting the historical value of photographic archives and collections, to encourage the dissemination, access and use of such archives for academic, institutional and cultural purposes. Museo Camera is one of the initiatives of the Foundation.
India by IndiGo, by #nofilterbyIndiGo curated by Museo Camera is a culmination of works of 150 photographers from across the nation. Set the stage for the launch of #nofilterbyIndiGo season 2. This contest aims to celebrate the art of photography and the talented photographers behind it, which will be assessed by the esteemed jury members - renowned filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and legendary photographer Raghu Rai.
Every contribution, however big or small, will make you a member, with your name immortalised at Museo Camera. Most importantly, your support will provide critical support to the incredible exhibitions, conservation projects, and education programmes that bring the mission of Museo Camera to life.
Support MuseoVega Schools, Sector 48 Gurgaon
This is our second time visiting the museum, and we had a very informative experience here. The learners loved looking at the different cameras and at the cyanotypes. Thank you for the experience!
Journalism Department, Kamla Nehru College, Delhi University
The tour was quite educational and enlightening. We all enjoyed it quite a bit. Thank you.
Associate Professor Sociology, Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida
Thanks a lot for your help. The students thoroughly enjoyed it. I’ll definitely visit again.
Ridge Valley School, Gurgaon
Wonderful experience. Students really enjoyed and learnt about the use of cameras in early years. It is a fabulous collection.
Professor Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Delhi
I am glad that me and my students decided to visit the museum and take the curated walk. I learnt a lot myself and I’m sure the students also did. It was great exposure to the history of technology and its effects on social and cultural behaviour.
Neev The Foundation School, Sector 47 Gurgaon
It was a very informative tour. I think the cyanotype demo really stole the show. The students seemed to have a lot of fun and hopefully took something of substance.
GD Goenka World School, Sohna Gurgaon
The tour was beautiful and very informative. Children absorbed the information well. We look forward to future trips as well.
Assistant Professor in Visual Studies, School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University
We have been taught, enthralled and are fascinated by our day at Museo Camera. The students today learnt about the history of camera technology, and a wonderful cyanotype workshop. We admire your skills of multitasking, how organised you are, and your generosity. I hope to bring a group of students every year for these tours and workshops. I wish Museo Camera the very best for being a pioneering institution to support photography in India.
Ambassador of France to India
Ten days after our arrival in India, we visited this unique place in the world, a living temple dedicated to the art of photography, a place where I look forward to developing the artistic cooperation between France and India. Congratulations and Many thanks to Aditya Arya, warm welcome.
How do I express my joy today! I visited Museo Camera today and am still under the spell of this majestic Museum! What a great idea brilliantly executed by Aditya ii. I strongly recommend everyone to visit this unique temple of Cameras! I am even happier to see the place has become the centre of cultural activities in Gurugram! I convey my best wishes to Aditya ii, may his passion grow by leaps and bounds! Thank you, Haryana Government, for supporting this venture! This will open doors for in ...
(CEO GMDA)
This is a great initiative. A wonderful example of the juxtaposition of the passion of a great indivisual with the local government to create a instituition of lasting value at the global level. This museum is going to be an important part of all photographers in this country. My congratulations to Mr Aditya and his team for their love and passion in making something so unique and beautiful.
Great Aditya, Unbelievable workAll the best and I am honoured to be here, All the best Aditya'
Creativity gleams out of this space!A haven for artists and a delightful restaurant!Teaming with life and enthusiasm. The museum is riveting and a rich glimpse into the journey of photography!Congratulations Adi and Rita Keep shining. - Usha Amazing!!!You can spend a whole day.Invaluable in terms of the collection and the understanding of how photography had e ...
What an incredible space! As I wander around, history keeps on folding bed for me. Thank you Aditya. Thank you for the wonderful memories. Lots of love and warm regards
A wonderful experience! All I could feel is the love, commitment & passion of one Man - Aditya Arya. An extraordinary experience. Thank you for this amazing experience.
This is more than a Museum, Its a passion driven labour of love beyond impressed
Wah – Wah Kya baat hai – Love – Raghu Rai
What an experience!! I would never have believed it if I hadn’t seen it. A must for anyone interested in photography.
Amazing place to visit, really enjoyed. Had lot of fun with students - Payal Kanodia (TGT Science) - KR Mangalam World School The educational trip was very informative. Children enjoyed a lot. They learnt a lot about print making and the evolution of cameras. - Komaldeep (PGT- Economics) K.R. Mangalam World School The experience v ...
An Eye opening Experience
This is the labor of love, an exemplary display of Aditya’s love and passion for photography. What is the price, what a joy and what an enriching experience.
Thank you for hosting me at your beautiful and brand new museum. Bravo for the collection, the building and the display. Great team - welcoming and knowledgeable. All my wishes for the development of Museo Camera. Warmly, Manuel Rabaté Louvre Abu Dhabi Director
Stunning collection of entire history of photography. Absolutely loved it all! Thank you!
I am ashamed. I did not visit earlier. This deserves many many supporters. We shall be your ambassadors. - Mala What an absolute treat! Thank you Aditya, for your passion, your madness, Junoon, this museum is a gem. I shall return again plus again – Love Sanjna
The word that comes to mind is exquisite and simply an unforgettable experience. Thank you, Aditya, for putting together this slice of history and the art and science of photography. The nation needs to know of this wonderful museum and such an exquisite aesthetic experience. God bless you indeed Aditya for putting this together.
Oh, I am so over – don’t know what to say beyond FANTASTIC!
What an amazing discovery – bowled over to see this gem of a museum in Gurgaon. We were so lucky to have Aditya Arya walk us through the exhibition. Will revisit!
The Team at MC, There is a great attempt to Keep the Camera Legacy alive here, And the future generation Can and will be thoroughly grateful for this Endeavor
to Aditya, With all my thanks for the inspiring visit of one of the greatest photo museum in the world. Long life to it!
No amount of familiarity through social media or shared posts prepares you for this place and the 'air' that it has. Aditya you have not just created a museum but an 'era'.
This place is indeed a temple for all photographers, filmmakers and any person who is artist at heart. I shall come here again and again to express my love and respect to the sheer spirit of Sir Aditya. Today happens to be our 18th anniversary and my wife, Nishu and me are in overjoyed to witness this labour of love.
A labour of love! It shows. Captivating – absolutely amazing!
“I am deeply moved to see this amazing Camera Museum made with a single man's passion. Aditya Arya hats off to you. Our country sadly lacks this Vision "
“You have made community proud! ”
Very impressive and extremely well conceptualised with elaborate details about all aspects of the cameras and evolution of photography. Did not expect such excellent display
(IFS/Principal Secretary, Haryana Tourism)
It was a great pleasure to see the eclectic collection of what I can only call "frozen skies of time". It is persons with the passion of Shri Das who are able to capture these moments for prosperity. I compliment Shri Arya also for putting this together.
This is a labour of love,an exemplary display of Aditya's love and passion for photography. What a surprise, what a joy and what an enriching experience!
Museo Camera is a living monument to the magic of Photography that ought to be experienced by all. Salaams to Aditya & all those who made it happen. !!
A wonderful experience! All I could feel is the love, commitment and passion of one man- Aditya Arya. An extraordinary experience. Thank you for this amazing experience.
(DIG / CID Haryana)
It has been an overwhelming experience visiting this piece of art and creativity. The founder Mr. Aditya Arya is such a passionate person. His benevolence for prosperity will be remembered forever. This place is a proud asset for Gurgram and for North India. I am certain, lakhs of people would benefit from it and get a lesson or two in history of human culture and technology. I wish and pray that the people running the show here get all the strength and gumption to sustain this wonderful init ...