Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

4.5 (15.6k reviews) Monday: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #6 in Edinburgh Science Museums • Observation Decks & Towers

Mesmerising

Winner of VisitScotland's Best Visitor Attraction Experience 2022/23! Interact with over 100 illusions as well as a breath of fresh air on our magnificent Rooftop Terrace, which offers the most spectacular 360 degree views of Edinburgh. At Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, experience five floors of interactive hands-on optical illusions, tricks and fun things to do including vortex tunnel, mirror maze and shrinking room. Fully safe and have all the necessary health and safety guidelines in place to make your visit the most enjoyable ever! Get involved, play, touch everything. Great fun for all ages and nationalities, whatever the weather. 'Best family attraction in Britain’, The Telegraph. 'Five Stars, outstanding, world class', VisitScotland. Scotland’s oldest purpose-built attraction, established in 1835. Free Wi-Fi. Allow about 2 hours. Please note the attraction is located in a listed 17th Century building over 5 floors without a lift. Open every day, open late on holidays.

Address

Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2ND Scotland

Mobile

+44 131 226 3709

Website

http://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday : 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday : 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Current local date and time now

Monday, May 06, 2024, 7:29

User Ratings

4.5 based on (15.6k reviews)

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5Ireland2010 5:00 PM Dec 3, 2022
Great fun for all ages
We visited Camera Obscura with our children aged 7 & 11. Great fun was had by all. While the entrance fee is a bit mire expensive, it was worth every pence. We’d certainly recommend it to everyone, particularly if you’re looking for something interactive & fun on a rainy day
5JBM1960 5:00 PM Jan 5, 2023
One of the best.
Fabulous interactive exhibits for all ages. Took our two granddaughters not knowing what to expect and whether it would hold their attention for any time. Couldn’t get them out the place. Aged 7 and 8 they loved it and so did we. Family tickets would help with a return visit or special price for returning customers. It is, however, well worth the visit.