Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Local nameCamera Obscura & World of Illusions
LocationCity of Edinburgh, UK

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is a tourist attraction located in Outlook Tower on the Castlehill section of the Royal Mile close to Edinburgh Castle. The original attraction was founded by entrepreneur Maria Theresa Short in 1835 and was exhibited on Calton Hill. Outlook Tower has been a museum since the late 1890s and is currently home to many interactive exhibits, including the original Camera Obscura.

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Opening hours

Open daily:
Jul - Aug: 9 am - 9 pm
Sep – Oct: 9:30 am - 7 pm
Nov – Mar: 10 am - 6 pm
Apr – Jun: 9:30 am - 7 pm

Closed: Dec 25

Admission

Adult: £16
Student, Senior: £14
Child (5 - 15 years): £12
Child under 5: Free

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_Obscura,_Edinburgh

Official Website https://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/

Twitter https://twitter.com/camobscura

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/camobscura

Email info@camera-obscura.co.uk

Phone +44 131 226 3709

Address 549 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2ND, UK

Coordinates 55°56'56.504" N -3°11'44.173" E

Tours and activities: Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

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