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Small Museum for Sale in Chennai, India

Guinness World Record vintage camera museum with 5,707 cameras, offered for full collection sale.

Established 5-10 year(s)
Employees < 2
Legal Entity Other
Reported Sales USD 3 - 4 thousand
Run Rate Sales USD 3.9 thousand
EBITDA Margin Nil
Industries Museums + 1 more
Locations  Chennai
Local Time 6:15 PM Asia / Kolkata
Listed By Business Owner / Director
Status Moderately Active
Overall Rating
Full Sale
Asking Price: USD 10.7 million (Native Currency: INR 997,299,600)
Reason: The owner has achieved his goal of securing Guinness World Records and now wishes to sell the entire... View More
Includes physical assets worth USD 10.7 million
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Business Overview
- One of the world’s largest vintage camera collections and private museum in Chennai.
- Maintains and showcases a collection of 5,707 vintage cameras.
- Collection includes rare pre-1900 models, twin-lens cameras, folding bellows cameras, and vintage Polaroid cameras.
- Officially recognized with two Guinness World Records for the largest film camera collection and the largest overall camera collection.
- Estimated total collection value of approximately USD 11 million (INR 99.7 Cr).
- Currently open only on Sundays by prior appointment for special visitors.
- Revenue is presently limited due to restricted public access.
- Significant upside potential if reopened to regular public footfall and tourism.
- Facility can also be rented for film shoots at approximately INR 50,000 per day.
- No government approval required to operate the museum.
- Sale includes the full collection and associated museum setup.
- Suitable for collectors, private investors, hospitality groups, or cultural institutions.
Products & Services Overview
Vintage camera museum experience for VIP visits, collectors, tourists, and film production rentals.
Assets Overview
Physical assets:
The museum houses 5,707 film and digital cameras, recognized as the world’s largest camera collection. This includes rare pre‑1900 models, twin‑lens designs, folding bellows cameras, and vintage Polaroid units, all curated within a dedicated display setup. The total asset valuation stands at INR 99.7 crore.

Intangible assets:
The collection carries global recognition through two Guinness World Records, underscoring its unmatched scale and uniqueness.
Facilities Overview
The museum functions from a rented premises on ECR Road, Chennai. The facility spans 2,000 sq ft and is structured into 6 halls, providing ample space for display and visitor flow. The monthly rent is INR 30,000, and the setup allows a buyer to seamlessly continue operations without disruption.
Capitalization Overview
Sole owner holding 100% of the business; fully equity funded with no outstanding loans or external debt.
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