Founded in 1971, Panopticon Gallery is one of the oldest galleries in the United States dedicated solely to photography. Until 2007, the company included a premier imaging lab that served both professional and amateur photographers, museums, historical associations, and educational institutions. The lab is now a separate business, Panopticon Imaging, based in Hingham, MA.

They specialize in 20th Century American photography and emerging contemporary photography. In addition, they partner with historic organizations and museums to create and distribute reproduction prints of vintage photographic images. Their staff is comprised of experienced art dealers, fine art photographers and imaging professionals who share a passion for photography.