Photography Museum Travel Guide: Top Sights in Mauritius, Tours &

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Photography Museum- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Mauritius; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 1 hours

The Mauritius Photography Museum, located in Port Louis, offers a journey through the history of photography, showcasing one of the largest collections of early photographic equipment, images, and documents from the 1800s and early 1900s. Founded in the late 1960s by Tristan Breville and his wife, the museum remains a family-run institution dedicated to preserving this art form. Visitors can explore vintage cameras, daguerreotype processes, and historical photos depicting colonial life, sugar plantations, and the urban evolution of Mauritius. The museum also features rare newspaper archives, early cinema equipment, and unique insights into the island's photographic heritage, making it a treasure trove for history and photography enthusiasts.

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Reviews of Photographic Museum

Dave Beeton

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-16

A fabulous collection of cameras and photographs from the very beginnings of photography! This is one man and his family's lifetime collection and some rare ones I had never seen outside books and literature. It is not easy to find, but well worth the little effort to find it, being well hidden behind the supermarket! Take the access path on the left, and you will find it after a short walk, on the rt hand side! The museum is a work in progress, and I wish them well as they catalogue their late fathers' passion for photography! I only wish I could help them with the work!
Arjun Sarup

5
Reviewed: 2023-09-21

An amazing collection of cameras under one roof. Even more fascinating is the treasure trove of old prints showing the history of Mauritius through the lens. And all thanks to the perseverance of one man, the late Tristan Bréville who put this priceless collection together.
Silent Haych

4
Reviewed: 2023-07-20

An archival museum that has a plethora of photographic artifacts from photographs to cameras to heavy machinery. a really insightful place to learn about the history of photography in Mauritius and also France as these are linked. They do work within a small space so there is a lot put into the area. The staff are friendly and polite and happy to give further insight and try out some demos on some of the machines. It is a paid entry as it’s a private museum, although would recommend for lovers of history and photography.
Andreu Tapa (taandreu)

5
Reviewed: 2018-06-01

We had a very quick walk, but we were impressed by the diversity in age and type of cameras. Highly recommend for any passionate photograph.
Jason Christopher

5
Reviewed: 2018-02-24

Amazing place. It is the collection of a lifetime which dates back in time. Devices were kept in very good condition to the point that some of them still works perfectly regardless of their age. We had the opportunity to use one particular device called stereoscope which gives the sensation of being emerged in a 3D environment. Entrance fee is affordable and we even had a guided tour with accurate explanation about the history of photography. I completely recommend