Capturing Time: The Story of
Early Photography Exhibit
Information courtesy of | Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History
The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, proudly announces the opening of its upcoming exhibition Capturing Time: The Story of Early Photography, on display from November 15 – May 17, 2025.
This fascinating exhibit showcases rare and beautiful vintage cameras, photographic equipment, and printed materials from Darrin & Rebecca Hill’s collection, as well as photographs, dark room materials, and more, ca. 1850—1950.
On Friday, November 15, at 6:30 pm, the public is invited to a free opening event with a captivating presentation by Darrin Hill, Master Photographer. A reception featuring wine, appetizers, live music, and gallery viewing will follow.
Darrin will discuss the story behind his amazing collection of over 500 antique cameras and camera equipment, trace the development of photography, reveal how early cameras worked, and share interesting and entertaining anecdotes from his decades long fascination with photography. Following his talk, guests are invited to an opening reception featuring wine, appetizers, and gallery viewing.
Darrin is a Master Photographer (a lifetime achievement he reached in only three years), a certified professional photographer with over 23 years of practice, and a photographic craftsman. He graduated in 1992 from Texas A&M University and holds a degree in photo journalism. He also holds a degree in photography from Sam Houston State University. He has won international competitions, was voted photographer of the year by the Houston Professional Photographic Guild (largest professional portrait photography organization in the United States), and was the youngest person in Texas to achieve the Master Photographer designation. Raised in Bryan/College Station, Darrin and his wife, Rebecca, are the proud parents of twin girls.
The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History is committed to promoting science, and cultural and natural history with the integration of art in exhibits and educational programs. This exhibit was made possible in part through Hotel Tax Revenue funded from the City of Bryan and Destination Bryan. The Museum is open to visitors Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am-5 pm. For more information about this adult program, exhibits and other displays, events, programs and activities, please contact the Museum at 979- 776-2195, visit them on the web at www.brazosvalleymuseum.org, and follow them on Facebook.
Regular Museum Admission fees: adults $5; seniors/students/children $4; members and children 3 and under are free.