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2. Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura

The Observatory, Dumfries DG2 7SW  (Map)
01387-253-374 · FAX: 01387-265-081

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The history of Southwest Scotland is chronicled through wide-ranging exhibits, including fossils, stone carvings of the country's first Christians, and various items from the Victorian era. Other collections highlight the wool and cashmere industries, and the invention of the bicycle. The Camera Obscura, which is an 1836 device that offers breathtaking views of the town and neighboring countryside, is located in the observation tower.   (© 10Best)

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Hours:

Apr-Sep Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Oct-Mar Tues-Sat 10am-5pm


Admission:

Free


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Type: History Museums, Museums, Science Museums

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