WORLD OF ILLUSIONS
Explore a world of unique, hands on exhibits to do with light, illusion and the way we see the world! |
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Magic gallery - explore...
In this amazing world of illusions make your hands glow as if they are being x-rayed, see yourself multiplied in a giant kaleidoscope, swap noses, heads, paddle in a virtual fish tank – and this only begins to give you an idea of the delights that await you. |
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Light Fantastic - explore...
In this FANTASTIC exhibition you will be amazed by an array of captivating holograms from around the world, many of them unique. Watch them appear, come out towards you, change and disappear before your eyes. |
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Edinburgh Vision - explore...
Discover old, new, live and unique pictures of Edinburgh. Spot the changes that have taken place over time, from Victorian images to present day ones, and zoom in on the city with sophisticated live view cameras. |
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Fun, Games & Stairway - explore...
Discover how artists use optical illusions in their work. See if you can unravel the secret images in our Mona Lisa and wonder why you end up seeing dots everywhere! Spot hidden images and experience weird mind-warping effects in our mind-bending collection of optical illusions. |
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History of the Attractions - explore...
Read about the history of the Tower, the Camera Obscura and the World of Illusions - Edinburgh's oldest purpose built visitor attraction. |
