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Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura

Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura, The Observatory, Dumfries, DG2 7SW, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland

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

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.

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Facilities

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Contact Details

Tel : 01387 253374
Fax : 01387 265081
E-mail : dumfriesmuseum@dumgal.gov.uk

URL : www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums

Open

April - September Mon-Sat 1000-1700, Sun 1400-1700 October - March Tues - Sat 1000-1300, 1400-1700

Closed

Christmas & New Year

Admission Charges

Admission to museum is free Camera Obscura presentation - Adults £2.00, Concessions £1.00p

General Information

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available

Collections

Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Disability Access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas

Children and Families

Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students

Schools Education

Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools

Facilities

Gardens open to public
Library
Mail order service available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop

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