The Big Camera - Museum of Photography Overview

The Big Camera - Museum of Photography

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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.

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Address:

Great Eastern Highway
Meckering WA 6405
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9625 1335

Email:

cameras@westnet.com.au

Opening Hours

Fri to Tuesday 9am - 5pm

Soda can cameras

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!

Kiku 16 Mod II Japan 1956

A camera small enough to hold in your hand.

Feel like a spy with a fully operational subminiature camera. These cameras were produced from the 1930s onwards, as cheap alternatives to the bulky 35mm SLR camera. A standard SLR camera takes 35mm...

Leica Gold 'Luxus II' Germany 1932

A gold plated camera with crocodile skin

This camera is a copy of the original Leica Gold, or Luxus II which was 24-carat gold-plated and covered in real crocodile skin. Only a small number of the original special edition cameras were...

Koorda Motor Museum and Military Collection

A passion for cars and military history

This collection was built up over 30 years through a passion for cars and military memorabilia. Tony Clarke repairs and restores classic and muscle cars, and loves military history. You will find some...

Nyabing Historical Society Inc.

Come and find out about the locally famous peach and steak pie!

An important location on the railway line, Nyabing's history is captured at the Settlers Hall. Built in 1915, the hall has been used as a school, Road Board offices, community hall and church. It was...

Mangowine Homestead

A glimpse of early pioneering life at this remote Wheatbelt outpost

The stunning landscape surrounding Mangowine is a powerful reminder of people's relationship with the environment. The place represents a story of resilience and tenacity. In the 1870s, Charles and...

Koorda and Districts Museum and Historical Society

A museum in the heart of corn dolly country

This is a diverse collection for such a small town, lovingly maintained by a group of volunteers. The Museum is laid out like the old Koorda & Districts Centennial Hospital, and even includes the...