Art Museum

Center for Creative Photography

Center for Creative Photography is a art museum in Tucson, Arizona. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Center for Creative Photography?

The Center for Creative Photography (CCP), established in 1975 and located on the University of Arizona's Tucson campus, is a research facility and archival repository containing the full archives of over sixty of the most famous American photographers including those of Edward Weston, Harry Callahan and Garry Winogrand, as well as a collection of over 80,000 images representing more than 2,000 photographers. The center also houses the archives for Ansel Adams, including all negatives known to exist at the time of his death. The CCP collects, preserves, interprets, and makes available materials that are essential to understanding photography and its history.

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Museum details

Name
Center for Creative Photography
City
Tucson
State
Arizona
IMLS Museum ID
8409502936
Coordinates
32.23592, -110.95503
What kind of museum is Center for Creative Photography?

Center for Creative Photography is classified as a art museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more art museums →

Where is Center for Creative Photography located?

Center for Creative Photography is located in Tucson, Arizona at approximately 32.23592, -110.95503. See the map above.

Does Center for Creative Photography have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.creativephotography.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.