The Camera Collection

The museum focuses on the most iconic cameras of the industrial age, from the late 19th century to the mid-80s.

Thousands of remarkable cameras were made in that period; we display only 99, leaving out early photographic chambers and digital cameras. Each is chosen for its groundbreaking innovation, distinctive design or iconic status.

This lets visitors follow the story of analog photography through its key milestones without feeling overwhelmed. We keep looking for rare and significant cameras: each new addition replaces an existing piece, so the collection always counts exactly 99.

126cameras

K.G. Corfield Periflex 1
14 K.G. CorfieldPeriflex 1 England · 1953
Purma Cameras Purma Special
28 Purma CamerasPurma Special England · 1937
Ilford Advocate
38 IlfordAdvocate England · 1949
Houghton Ticka
87 HoughtonTicka England · 1905
Coronet Midget
94 CoronetMidget England · 1934
Houghton Ensign Midget 55
96 HoughtonEnsign Midget 55 England · 1934
Le Coultre & Cie Compass
99 Le Coultre & CieCompass England · 1937

Plan your visit

Visit is free and open to all

  • Opening hoursMonday – Saturday : 10 – 17:30
  • AddressStudio Harcourt, 6 Rue de Lota, 75116 Paris
  • Exceptional closures
    Wednesday, 7 October 2026
    Thursday, 8 October 2026
    Friday, 9 October 2026
    Saturday, 10 October 2026
    Sunday, 11 October 2026
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