Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Castlehill
0131 226 3709

Optician Maria Theresa Short established Camera Obscura in 1853 to show off some of the amazing scientific advances she was fascinated by, which included "a powerful Galvanic Machine, a Fairy Fountain of electrified water and a wonderful Electric Boy!" Camera Obscura is still showing a live view of the city using Short's Victorian technology today, including the opportunity to spy on pedestrians below and "pick them up" in your hand, as well as some amazing holograms, great rooftops views and controllable, live city viewcams. There is also the Magic Gallery of Optical Illusions, where you can have a shocking experience in the Electric Room, catch your shadow, or shake hands with your own ghost!

July - Aug: 9:30 - 19:30
Sep - Oct: 9:30 - 18:00
Nov - Mar: 10:00 - 17:00
Apr - June: 9:30 - 18:00

Adult: £6.45, Concession: £5.15, Child: £4.15

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