Location

Dumfries Museum
The Observatory
Dumfries
Dumfries and Galloway
DG2 7SW

Tel: 01387 253374
Fax: 01387 265081

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Dumfries Museum

Dumfries

A treasure house of the history of south west Scotland, Dumfries Museum is centered around the 18th century windmill which stands above the town.

A treasure house of the history of south west Scotland, Dumfries Museum is centered around the 18th century windmill which stands above the town. On the topmost floor of the museum is the Camera Obscura – this historic astronomical instrument gives fascinating panoramic views over the town and on clear days the range is many miles.

Museum:
Admission free
Opening hours:
April-September Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 2pm-5pm
October-March Tuesday-Saturday 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm

Camera obscura:
Open April – September
Adults £2.60
Concessions £1.30

 

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