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Argus Museum

Wildwood

free admission
small but mighty
photography history
WWII manufacturing

Step inside a piece of Ann Arbor's industrial past at this compact museum housed in the original Argus camera factory. Vintage cameras, WWII-era manufacturing history, and rotating photography exhibitions make it a must for shutterbugs and history lovers alike.

Tips

📷"A must see if you are a shutter bug"
🏛️"Smallest museum we've ever visited, but really well represented"
🅿️parking lot available, elevator to 2nd floor

Location

525 W William St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA

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Upcoming events at this venue

Photography Exhibition
Jason Kluttz - Black & White and Cyanotype Portraits

Jason Kluttz - Black & White and Cyanotype Portraits

April 24 at 6pm

Argus Museum

Wildwood

Local photographer Jason Kluttz makes his exhibition debut with moody black & white and dreamy cyanotype portraits. The Argus Museum, Ann Arbor's shrine to vintage cameras, hosts this three-week showcase with an opening night and a final-day portrait session.

History Exhibition
Jason Kluttz - Black & White and Cyanotype Portraits

Jason Kluttz - Black & White and Cyanotype Portraits

April 24

Argus Museum

Wildwood

Step inside the original Argus camera factory for an intimate look at WWII-era cameras and the history of Ann Arbor's iconic manufacturer. The compact museum pairs vintage gear with rotating contemporary photography shows from local and visiting artists.

Fine Arts Exhibition
No Strangers - Jason Kluttz

No Strangers - Jason Kluttz

April 24 at 8am

Argus Museum

Wildwood

Local artist Jason Kluttz makes his debut with "No Strangers," a new exhibition tucked inside Ann Arbor's beloved camera museum. Peek at fresh portraiture surrounded by vintage Argus cameras and WWII photography history.

History Exhibition
Kelsey Kistler - Experimental Color and Black & White

Kelsey Kistler - Experimental Color and Black & White

June 5

Argus Museum

Wildwood

This pint-sized museum packs a punch of vintage camera nostalgia. Housed in Argus Camera's original building, it's a love letter to 20th century Ann Arbor manufacturing and the machines that captured it all.

Fine Arts Exhibition
Argus Annual Gathering

Argus Annual Gathering

October 8 at 3pm

Argus Museum

Wildwood

Camera geeks unite for a weekend of presentations, photo contests, and spirited auctions at this intimate Ann Arbor museum. Bring your vintage Argus and swap stories with fellow shutterbugs over donuts and coffee.

Photography Exhibition
Fall Conference

Fall Conference

October 8 at 3pm

Argus Museum

Wildwood

Three days of camera geekery in a historic Ann Arbor factory building. The Argus Annual Gathering brings photo enthusiasts together for workshops, a Jill Freedman exhibition opening, and the chance to show off your own vintage Argus in the annual photo contest.