Deutsches Kameramuseum Plech

Description

The German Camera Museum (Deutsches Kameramuseum) is a technology museum located in Plech, Bavaria, in the district of Bayreuth (situated directly off the A9 motorway between Nuremberg and Bayreuth). The collection, held by the Kurt Tauber Camera Museum fiduciary foundation, constitutes one of the most extensive exhibitions of historical photographic equipment from around the world. With over 30,000 exhibits—including some 9,500 still cameras and hundreds of motion-picture cameras—it offers a comprehensive overview of the history of photography, tracing its evolution right up to the present day. The permanent exhibition showcases photographic items from across the globe, complemented by regular special exhibitions.

• From spy cameras to a massive, 4.40-meter-long camera
• A high-speed camera capable of capturing up to 40,000 (!) frames per second
• An original 1950s-era camera shop
• And much more—including a free audio guide accessible via smartphone, tablet, or PC.

The museum’s program is rounded out by photography exhibitions, an international camera and film equipment fair (held shortly after Whitsun), and the "Plech Photo Days," which feature exhibitions, workshops, and special events. Thousands of exhibits can be explored online at www.kameramuseum.de.

The entire museum is fully accessible, featuring an external elevator and a wheelchair-accessible restroom.
Free parking for cars and buses is available directly in front of the museum.