The Big Camera - Museum of Photography

Walk through the lense of the Big Camera, into a world of cameras.

Walk through the lens of the Big Camera to be transfixed by wall-to-wall cameras! This is believed to be the largest working camera display in the Southern hemisphere. It is a place to learn about the evolution of the camera and photography.

Address:

Great Eastern Highway
Meckering WA 6405
Australia

Opening Hours

Fri to Tuesday 9am - 5pm

Camera in a can

These cameras were produced in the early 1990s as novelty items. They are fully functioning 35mm film cameras. Just don't mistake them for a cold drink!

A camera small enough to hold in your hand.

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A gold plated camera with crocodile skin

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