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Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

  1. Edinburgh
  2. Edi̇nburgh Museum

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Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Long-standing tower with 5 floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions.
Address: 549 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2ND, UK
Phone: 0131 226 3709
State: Edinburgh
City: Edinburgh
Zip Code: EH1 2ND

opening times

Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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Great fun place to visit and deffo does has the views to impress and see all over Edinburgh! Fun mazes and 5 floors packed with fun illusions! We spent a realistic 1 and 1/2 hours in there and that wasn't taking our time so its deffo a place tou can take your tine in and have fun for all the family
If you are visiting Edinburgh with kids, this place is absolutely worth a stop. The ticket price is a bit on the high side, but in my opinion it is money well spent. Every floor is filled with mind bending and bizarre exhibits that keep you guessing how on earth they work. It is fun for kids and adults alike.nnThe outdoor observation deck at the top offers some fantastic views of the city, and the short 15 minute presentation is well worth attending. It gives a nice overview of the attraction’s history and highlights Edinburgh itself.nnStaff were friendly, welcoming, and happy to help. I would recommend booking tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line.nnOne small tip: if you see couches inside the exhibits, think twice before sitting down. You might be in for a surprise. Don’t say I didn’t warn you
Fantastic experience! Staff were very knowledgeable and friendly get to explore the rooms at your leisure and get your hand stamped to leave and return the same day as much as you like until they close. We had so much fun exploring and was great to learn about the history of the building and the city
Although it's not the cheapest place to visit, it offers great value. All the illusions, art, and interactive exhibits in there are brilliant, from the bottom floor to the roof. The show on the roof was fantastic; Duncan was our guide and he explained everything wonderfully. He was also very funny, which was great, as I think humour is one of the most important things. My favourite illusion is the walk-in spiral on the second floor. It took us about two and a half hours to explore the entire museum. I recommend buying tickets in advance on their website because otherwise you'll have to wait in a long queue. I also recommend choosing an early time slot because there are fewer people, which makes it easier to take pictures, walk around, and view everything. Overall, it's a fantastic place if you love science and hands-on illusions.
This was our first visit and it did not disappoint. My 4 year old absolutely loved it as did myself. So much fun for all ages and a good work out walking up all those steps to the top. But worth it for the view. We had a lovely girl called Helen give us our wee tour and she was fantastic. We pre-booked for the 10am slot which I would recommend. It was so quiet and also low sensory for the kids. They were even given backpacks full of items to keep them entertained. Brilliant idea.
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