Farid’s Camera Museum was established and registered in 1968. It is the personal collection of Mr. Farid, a photographer himself since his early years. The museum houses a collection of about 3000 cameras from across time periods—from the pinhole-box camera to the latest digital and DSLR cameras. The museum is located inside Mr Farid’s residence, Farid Manzil, and can be visited through a prior appointment only.

The array is lined up in shelves spread over two floors, and all the cameras are in good condition. The museum also includes camera accessories such as lens, filters, flashguns, meters, colour and black and white enlargers, analysers, processing equipment, and allied accessories. It also has a room dedicated to movie projectors; different formats such as 7.5–8mm, 16mm and 35 mm are present in the museum. Mr Farid himself gives a tour of the museum as he talks about various models, and shares his personal experiences as a photographer and as a curator.

Workshops, training sessions, information sessions, etc., are also organised at the museum for interested students, visitors, and other audiences.

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Getting there
The museum is located in Kondhwa and is accessible by bus, cab and rickshaws. It is a part of Mr. Farid's bungalow. The museum is 30 minutes from the railway station and 50 minutes from Pune Airport. The closest bus stop is Kondhwa.
Average duration of visit

1-2 hours

Museum administered by

Private Organisation

Person in charge
Name: Haji Farid Phone: 9371268290Email: amirstudio.pune@gmail.com

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Quick Facts
Address:

B-1, Kondhwa Budruk

Visiting Time:

The museum opens only after a prior appointment is taken.

Entry Fees:

Entry is free

Facilities & Services:
Established:
1968