The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum (IPHF) has moved to the Grand Center Arts District of St. Louis, MO and will open its doors to the general public on Friday, October 4, 2013. This new museum dedicated to the science and art of photography is located at 3415 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63103.
The public is invited to tour the new museum on 10/4/13, and IPHF will be hosting an Open House from 11:00 am until 9:00 pm with free admission and tours, along with a cash bar and live music from 5:30 until 9:00 pm.
The museum is opening its doors on October 4, 2013 with the exhibition The Past, Present and Future of Nature Photography. The exhibit which runs until January 25, 2014, explores the world nature photography and is comprised of work from several artists including Hall of Fame inductee Peter Dombrovskis, Missouri Department of Conservation photojournalist Noppadol Paothong, and select images from the National Geographic Young Explorers (ages 20-28) and North American Nature Photography Association High School Scholarship Students (ages 14-19).
The International Photography Hall of Fame’s permanent collection has over 6,000 cameras and photographic equipment. A selection of cameras and photographic equipment spanning the 1800’s to modern day will be on view.
IPHF is the only non-profit organization in the world whose purpose is to celebrate the achievements of the inventors, pioneers, and pivotal artists throughout the history of photography. The Museum’s mission is to educate the public about photographic history, preserve historical items and images, and honor significant contributors to the evolution of the art and science of photographic imaging.
For more information or to schedule a private tour please contact Kathy Bradley, Director of Operations for the IPHF at 314-535-1999 or via email at [email protected]. Additional details are available at www.iphf.org.