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Museum transports guests to a time before Instagram with Victorian decor, themed exhbits & antique pictures charting photography’s history
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Marytop reviewer
14 ratings7 reviews
I would recommend this experience to anyone interested in saving the past with pictures.
The Gentlemen was great at explaing the different ways pictures were developed beginning in the 1840 until the present day. He has a lot to show a person and the tour is very well done. You can ask questions and the photos are something to see.
marnie
4 ratings2 reviews
This was such a fun experience. As a fan of photography I truly enjoyed every minute of it the tour. My husband who doesn’t have an interest in photography said “it was a very fun and cool experience. 100% would recommend.
vickitop reviewer
12 ratings10 reviews
What a cool experience! The collection was so impressive, as was the presentation. Learned lots of new things, while wowed with number of cameras! Certainly worth a visit.
Karenhelpful reviewer
5 ratings2 reviews
An educational and unique experience. Highly recommend!
Julietatop reviewer
63 ratings42 reviews
The Photo Antiquities: Museum of Photographic History is a true hidden gem in Pittsburgh. They have hundreds of historic photos, cameras, video-cameras, and equipment that you can see nowhere else in the world. Bruce is a very attentive, respectful, and knowledgeable guide for the museum. We cannot wait to go back again! 10/10
Sarah
7 ratings2 reviews
We had a fabulous time and are already planning to get a group together to see the other exhibit! Great history lesson and delightfully interactive!
Larry
5 ratings3 reviews
There is alot to see here. We learned alot about the history of photography. They have a copy of the very first photo ever taken. The tour guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our visit and look forward to going back.
Amanda
1 ratings1 reviews
Fascinating place with several rooms of old photos and cameras. Staff was knowledgeable and gave a mini tour for us of the photographic history in the museum.
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- $12 for museum admission for two ($20 value)
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About Photo Antiquities: Museum of Photographic History
With Victorian-style decor, period music, and a treasure trove of antique photographs, the Photo Antiquities: Museum of Photographic History evokes a period in time long before selfie sticks and smartphone cameras. That period spans 100 years, starting in 1839 when photography first became commercially viable. The museum's exhibits have ranged from the macabre (Victorian post-mortem photos) to the whimsical (a collection of pet photographs called "A Cute and Curious Collection of Canine Characters").