Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura

A treasure house of history in Dumfries and Galloway telling the story of the land and people of the region. Look out for fossil footprints left by prehistoric animals, the wildlife of the Solway, tools and weapons of our earliest people, stone carvings by Scotland’s first Christians and the everyday things of the Victorian farm, workshop and home. Museum activity trails and gallery investigations, visitor information and a shop with unusual and nostalgic toys, gifts and pocket money buys.

The windmill tower and Camera Obscura are accessed via a spiral staircase – please telephone for further details. Camera Obscura viewings are not available when it is raining in order to preserve this rare historical instrument.

Free Camera Obscura Presentations

The museum will be open for the advertised Doors Open times and entry is free. There will also be free camera obscura presentations during Doors Open Day (normal prices £3.60 / £1.80 concessions). Please note that camera obscura presentations are weather dependent and restricted to 15 people per session. The Camera Obscura is access by a spiral staircase.