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Welcome to Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh's Finest Tourist & Visitor Visual Attraction!
Get ready for five floors of hands-on, interactive fun!
       
OPENING TIMES      
July & August
Every day 09:30 - 19:30
September & October
Every day 09:30 - 18:00
November - March
Every day 10:00 - 17:00 Except Christmas Day
April - June
Every day 09:30 - 18:00
       
N.B. We have extended our opening hours on Sundays to 8 pm in August
The last camera presentation usually begins 1 hour before closing, or earlier in winter as the Camera Obscura works with daylight.
We also recommend you allow an hour and a half for the visit.
       
STANDARD ADMISSION PRICES until 01/07/2010    
Adult: £9.25 Student (with ID): £7.25 Senior: £7.25 Child (5 - 15 years): £6.25
STANDARD ADMISSION PRICES after 01/07/2010    
Adult: £9.25 Student (with ID): £7.25 Senior: £7.25 Child (5 - 15 years): £6.25
      *under 5's go free
GROUP ADMISSION PRICES until 01/07/2010*    
Adult: £7.25 Senior/Student: £6.25 Language School: £6.25 Child (5 - 15 years): £5.00
GROUP ADMISSION PRICES after 01/07/2010*    
Adult: £7.25 Senior/Student: £6.25 Language School: £6.25 Child (5 - 15 years): £5.00
*For every 10 paying visitors 1 leader is admitted free of charge.  N.B. Bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance to qualify for discount.  Please book ASAP to guarantee your preferred time. 
       
BUS/TOUR ADMISSION PRICES (10% discount)    
Adult: £8.35 Senior/Student: £6.65 Unwaged: £6.65 Child (5 - 15 years): £5.65
       
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DISABLED & CARER ADMISSION PRICES (50% discount)  
Adult: £4.65 Child (5 - 15 years): £3.15  
     
 

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One of the best attractions I have been to. I really appreciate places like this that can stimulate minds of any age.
Ashleyanne Krigbaum, USA

Fantastic centre. Visited alone and I feel it made my trip to Scotland much better. Great fun & interesting! Thanks.
Lucy Clarke, Herts

An excellent set of exhibitions and a great way to see the city and learn about some of the buildings. We would definitely recommend the whole experience to people we knew were travelling here. Well done!
Mike and Miriam Fisher, London

Brilliant- highlight of our visit to Scotland!
Liz Jones

             
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