Name: Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura
Rating: 5.0

Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura

The Observatory, Dumfries Museum, Rotchell Road, Dumfries DG2 7SW, UK

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Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura, located in Dumfries in Dumfries & Galloway, is the largest museum in the region. The museum has extensive collections relating to local and history from the pre-historic era. The museum also has the world's oldest working camera obscura.

A treasure house of history in Dumfries and Galloway telling the story of the land and people of the region. 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.

Free entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

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Making a visit: A treasure house of history in Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries Museum tells the story of the land and people of the region. 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 museum also hosts a lively programme of special exhibitions, events and family activities throughout the year and has a shop selling unusual and nostalgic toys, gemstones, gifts and books. You can find details about accessibility in the museum in the Accessibility tab below. The Camera Obscura is within Dumfries Museum. Demonstrations of the Camera Obscura are dependent on weather. It is the world's oldest working example of this scientific instrument and to preserve it we cannot use it in rain or high winds. A charge for entry applies for the Camera Obscura which is only accessible by steps.

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Parking: There are two disabled car park spaces close to the covered front entrance of the museum. There is a bicycle rack next to the fountain outside the museum entrance with bicycles being in direct view of the museum reception.
Toilets: Toilets, including a disabled access toilet, are on the ground floor of the museum.

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open all year, Opening times from April 1st
Monday to Saturday: 10-5
Sundays: 2-5

Address: The Observatory, Dumfries Museum, Rotchell Road, Dumfries DG2 7SW, UK

Post Code: DG2 7SW

Council: Dumfries and Gallowa

County: Dumfries and Gallowa

Location: Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura, The Observatory, Rotchell Road, Dumfries, DG2 7SW.
Parking: There are two disabled car park spaces close to the covered front entrance of the museum. There is a bicycle rack next to the fountain outside the museum entrance with bicycles being in direct view of the museum reception.