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UCR/California Museum of Photography


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In Focus

Explore the world of photography at UCR/California Museum of Photography, where you can browse thought-provoking exhibitions, learn cutting-edge photographic techniques, and examine one of the largest, most comprehensive photographic collections in the United States.

Housed in a renovated 1930's Kress dime store, the museum offers three floors of exhibition space, a walk-in camera obscura, and the Digital Studio, a dynamic media workshop with access to the latest technology and professional instruction.

UCR/CMP is internationally recognized as a vital research and exhibition facility where artists, scholars, faculty, students and the public can experiment and interact while exploring the significance of photographic images on society.

Kodak Brownie Starflex Box Camera Deluxe Outfit, 1957-1964
Museum Hours:

Gallery & Museum Store
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday
Noon–5 p.m.

Closed: Sundays, Mondays, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, Independence and New Year's Day


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University of California, Riverside
900 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92521
Tel: (951) 827-1012

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