Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Museum Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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What to expect

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is a tourist attraction with a long history, dating back to 1835. The attraction features a camera obscura, which projects a real-time image of the city, as well as interactive exhibits, including optical illusions, a mirror maze, and a vortex tunnel. Visitors can also enjoy the rooftop terrace with its 360° panoramas of Edinburgh and high-power telescopes. The attraction has five floors of hands-on exhibits, making it a great place for families to visit and have fun. The place offers a money-back guarantee if visitors are not completely satisfied after their visit

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Visit Camera Obscura & Museum of Illusions in Edinburgh

Visit Camera Obscura & Museum of Illusions in Edinburgh
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum and experienced the Camera Obscura, a system of lenses and mirrors that projects a 360° image of the city onto a circular table

Highlights: The kids were amazed by the optical illusions and the parents enjoyed the panoramic view of the city ✨

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(Tip!) Edinburgh with kids: 11x things to do with the family!

(Tip!) Edinburgh with kids: 11x things to do with the family!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum and saw interactive displays dedicated to illusions

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the interactive displays ✨