The Photographic Museum
The Photographic Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
About
The Photographic Museum was created by Marie-Noëlle and Tristan Bréville since 1966. By doing such an amazing job, the Museum goes beyond the conservation and preservation mission. It creates and saves the memory of a nation! Mauritius greatly needed a place to preserve its memory and the Bréville couple made this a reality. International press even described the Museum as "one of the biggest preservation work of the 20th century." Located in an 18th century building, visitors will have the opportunity to meet the creators of the Museum. Our Mission • The Photographic research. • Preservation and Conservation. • Insure the photographic legacy. • Promote Mauritian photography. • Develop a passion for photography. • Safeguarding an exceptional heritage. The Content • More than one thousand cameras. • The first photographic lens which equipped one of the first ever made photographic camera and bought by a Mauritian in Paris in 1839. • The fabulous collection of Mauritian "daguerreotypes" • One of the biggest photographic collection in the world: nearing a million documents! • The largest collection of mauritian post cards in the world, Photo: Jean-Jacques Fabien vintage films on Mauritius, tintypes and autochromes
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Ahmad A
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May 2024 • Couples
The place is beautiful and is currently under maintenance. I would not advise anyone to take care of it. After I arrived, it was under maintenance
I recommend the resorts, Casela Park, and the Shamral Mountains, with the ziplines behind them, the most beautiful experience I have ever had
I recommend the resorts, Casela Park, and the Shamral Mountains, with the ziplines behind them, the most beautiful experience I have ever had
Written May 13, 2024
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Alhibshi A
Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia94 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
I am a photography lover so visiting this place was a must for me. The museum was founded in 1966 and is ran by the owner and his son and daughter. For the first time, I knew that Mauritius is the first country in the southern hemisphere to use photography in 1840. The museum holds treasures of photo and camera collection that goes back to the 18th century. Truly amazing.
Written July 8, 2019
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Cabinet Dentaire Dr. A fatadin
Mauritius18 contributions
Oct 2019
Nice place to visit !
Have a bottle of water along with you
You can go along with family to visit the vicinity too
Have a bottle of water along with you
You can go along with family to visit the vicinity too
Written August 17, 2020
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Jacksons from Brighton
Brighton, UK450 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
We wasn’t happy when the Natural history museum was closed and the this was closed too! There is some really nice building surrounding it well worth seeing and the park.
Written January 3, 2018
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cngj
Looe, UK796 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
After walking round in circles for a bit we finally worked out where it was, luckily just as it was starting to rain. The museum contains a ridiculous amount of stuff for its size, lots and lots of cameras and plenty of photos too. The Daguerreotypes and tintypes were very interesting especially as we have a couple ourselves of family members. The staff were very friendly and were keen to chat.
Written February 21, 2017
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thank you for your review and happy to see to that you enjoyed the museum.
Written March 16, 2017
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Ramesh B
Mauritius1,954 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
A small but really full museum about photography and the cameras used. mauritius was avant garde at the time. Some originals there that are worth seeing.
Written December 3, 2016
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Thank you for your review Mr Ramesh
Written March 16, 2017
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Birgitta H
22 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
A must see when in Port Louis!
The place is more than just a museum; the owners life rotates around it! Here you can find a taste of old Mauritius along with the equipment once imported to capture it.
The place is more than just a museum; the owners life rotates around it! Here you can find a taste of old Mauritius along with the equipment once imported to capture it.
Written August 17, 2014
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TerezkaJ
Moravsky Svaty Jan, Slovakia3 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Awesome experience, we really enjoyed that, amazing people, who showed us the museum by their own and chatted with us as well. Thank you!
Written January 19, 2023
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Indian Ocean Tour Operator
Mauritius79 contributions
Jul 2019
This small but engaging museum, down a cobbled lane opposite the Municipal Theatre, is the labour of love of local photographer Tristan Bréville. He's amassed a treasure trove of old cameras and prints, including several daguerreotypes (the forerunner of photographs) produced in Mauritius in 1840, just a few months after the technique was discovered in France. The museum also contains a vast archive of historical photos of the island, although only a fraction are on display.
Written October 10, 2019
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Sushi J
Mumbai, India45 contributions
May 2019 • Family
This museum is a hidden gem in the heart of Port Louis. You'll take time to find it as it's tough to locate it through GPRS but when you find it you'll be glad you did. The owner started collecting cameras and other important photographs since the age of 11. We had the pleasure of meeting him when we visited the museum and he was very kind and shared a lot of his stories with us. The museum is one of it's kind and a must visit for those who are interested in photography. Thank you Monsieur Tristan Bréville for creating a magical world.
Written June 1, 2019
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Dear Sushi J
Thank you for your amazing review on our museum...
Glad to see that you enjoyed your visit. :)
Regards
Written June 2, 2019
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