Partner Museums

Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura

Description:

A treasure house of history, Dumfries Museum tells the story of the land and people of Dumfries and Galloway. Look out for fossil footprints left by prehistoric animals, the wildlife of the Solway, tools and weapons of our earliest people, stone carvings by Scotland's first Christians and the everyday things of the Victorian farm, workshop and home.

The Camera Obscura, installed in 1836, is on the top floor of the old windmill tower. From it you can see a fascinating panoramic view of Dumfries and the surrounding countryside. A unique experience.

Opening Hours:

Open all year April-September Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 2pm-5pm October-March Tuesday-Saturday 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm

Admission:

Free. Camera Obscura: Adults £2.30 Concessions £1.15. The Camera Obscura is reached by a spiral staircase - please contact us for more information.

Address:

The Observatory, Rotchell Road Dumfries DG2 7SW

Tel:

01387 253374. Fax: 01387 265081

Email:

dumfriesmuseum@dumgal.gov.uk

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