Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 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.
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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

acular city scape photographs from our Rooftop Terrace. It’s all part of the Camera Obscura & World of Illusions experience. You'll need at least two hours to discover it all! A swirling light vortex; a maze of mirrors; a chance to swap noses with a friend; see yourself grow, shrink and stretch; play eye-spy with our city viewcams; and mess with your mind with brilliant visual effects. Situated just a stone’s throw from Edinburgh Castle, at the top of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, come and discover the first ever purpose built visitor attraction in Edinburgh, in operation since 1853, and see history and modern marvels together under one roof. Feel free to leave us a message...we want to hear from you!

11/08/2026

If you don’t like pickles you’re in the wrong place 🥒

🌒 VISITOR UPDATE: SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSESPlease note that, due to high demand, we have now sold out of solar eclipse glass...
10/08/2026

🌒 VISITOR UPDATE: SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES

Please note that, due to high demand, we have now sold out of solar eclipse glasses in our Gift Shop.

If you’re joining us to watch the solar eclipse from our Rooftop Terrace on Wednesday evening, we have several glasses reserved for visitors. These will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

We’re looking forward to seeing you on the rooftop! 🌙✨

Visitor Information: from Monday 17 August 2026, dogs will no longer be allowed into Camera Obscura & World of Illusions...
10/08/2026

Visitor Information: from Monday 17 August 2026, dogs will no longer be allowed into Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, except for guide dogs and other assistance dogs.

Please check our FAQs page for all the information you need before your visit. https://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/faqs/

Clearly, you all loved watching us crunch our colleagues’ faces… so we had to share some of our favourite comments 😂 ...
08/08/2026

Clearly, you all loved watching us crunch our colleagues’ faces… so we had to share some of our favourite comments 😂

The greatest solar eclipse the UK has seen since 1997 is happening this year on 12th August! We’re inviting our visitors...
06/08/2026

The greatest solar eclipse the UK has seen since 1997 is happening this year on 12th August!

We’re inviting our visitors to experience it from none other than our Rooftop Terrace, the perfect place for panoramic views across the city.

Don’t forget to grab special eclipse glasses from our Gift Shop! 🕶️

Find out more here: https://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/news/article/Solar_Eclipse_2026/

The Odyssey has us seeing illusions differently. 😜🎬
06/08/2026

The Odyssey has us seeing illusions differently. 😜🎬

05/08/2026

Sounds like Dunk is having the best shift!

We love the Edinburgh Festival Fringe really 😜

Calling all past and present visitors! ✨We’d love to see your photos and videos from our Rooftop Terrace 📸Share yours in...
05/08/2026

Calling all past and present visitors! ✨

We’d love to see your photos and videos from our Rooftop Terrace 📸

Share yours in the comments below or email us at [email protected]

Today may be exam results day, but those grades don't define your future!📚 Our staff are sharing their career journeys a...
04/08/2026

Today may be exam results day, but those grades don't define your future!📚

Our staff are sharing their career journeys as part of , a movement that inspires and reassures young people entering the workforce.

You may not have everything planned out, but trust us, it really doesn't matter😄

We LOVE reading your Tripadvisor reviews — keep them coming! 💚A huge thank you to one of our lovely visitors for sharing...
03/08/2026

We LOVE reading your Tripadvisor reviews — keep them coming! 💚

A huge thank you to one of our lovely visitors for sharing this wonderfully weird (and slightly creepy 👀) artwork created on our KaleidoDraw exhibit.

What will you create? Come and explore five floors of fantastic fun today!

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Castlehill, The Royal Mile
Edinburgh
EH12ND

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 10pm

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