Dumfries Museum And Camera Obscura

From fossil footprints left by prehistoric reptiles to the wildlife of the Solway marshes, the tools and weapons of the region's earliest inhabitants to stone carvings of Scotland's first Christians, the museum offers a fascinating journey of discovery through the region's history.

Climb the steps to the top floor of the museum for fantastic views and the chance to look through the Camera Obscura. Installed in 1836, this historic optical instrument - the oldest working instrument of its kind in the world - provides panoramic views over town and countryside and on clear days its range is many miles.

Bear in mind that the Camera Obscura is dependent on weather conditions to operate. There are also fun activities for the whole family to enjoy as well as a gift shop packed with unusual and nostalgic toys.

Dumfries Museum is open all year  25th March to 30^th September  2016 ;  Mon-Sat  10-5, Sun 2-5

1^st October 2016  to March 2017            Tues –Sat   10-1  2-5 (Closed Mondays)

The Camera Obscura  is open  25^th March to 30^th September 2016;  Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 2-5 (weather permitting)

Access to the camera is via a spiral starcase