12/06/2026
When he doesn’t hit you in the face 🥴
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
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Great British Summer Savings, all tickets discounted until 1 Sept 2026. A Which? Five floors of fantastic fun. Britain's most fun attraction and fun for all ages.
Recommended Provider and winner of VisitScotland's Best Visitor Attraction Experience 2023/24🥇
Illusions & stunning views! Visit Camera Obscura and World of Illusions where seeing is not believing! With five floors and over 100 interactive, hands-on exhibits, we have something to entertain all ages. Tour Edinburgh’s streets without moving. Test your brain against mind-bending illusions. Take spect
12/06/2026
Pride range just dropped in our Gift Shop!! 🏳️🌈
11/06/2026
…scary… 😰😱
09/06/2026
Slow day for us 😃
08/06/2026
Our General Manager, Andrew, marks an incredible 40 years with Camera Obscura & World of Illusions 🤩
Andrew’s Camera Obscura journey began in 1985 as a guide and, 40 years later, he’s our General Manager! Andrew’s passion for innovation, fun, and putting visitors first has been at the heart of Camera Obscura’s success 🌟🌍
Here's to many more magical moments ahead!
07/06/2026
This , we’re lighting up green in support of Tourettes Action campaign to show solidarity with the 300,000 people in the UK living with . 💚
05/06/2026
Did you know? Our building owes its survival to Sir Patrick Geddes. This World Environment Day, we're celebrating the man whose vision for greener, healthier cities still inspires Edinburgh today. 🌍💚
05/06/2026
Have you visited our mesmerising ‘Light Dancer’ exhibit? 🩰 It is a modern take on one of the earliest forms of animation: the zoetrope!
04/06/2026
Bold of you to assume you have a choice
03/06/2026
This Sunday, 7 June, is Sensory Sunday! Join us for an adapted hour (9am-10am), designed for anyone who prefers a calmer environment to explore. With reduced visitor numbers, softer sounds, and thoughtful adjustments, it offers a more relaxed experience. Book now. https://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/news/article/sensory-sunday/
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Castlehill, The Royal Mile
Edinburgh
EH12ND
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 8pm |
| Friday | 9am - 9pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 9:30pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 8pm |