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!

How many of these classic Camera Obscura moments can you tick off? 👀Drop your score out of 9 in the comments 👇🤩Bonus poi...
05/09/2026

How many of these classic Camera Obscura moments can you tick off? 👀

Drop your score out of 9 in the comments 👇🤩

Bonus points if you've got out of the Mirror Maze in under 30 seconds.

🌍 Happy International Day of Charity! 👐Each year, we donate a share of our profits to support incredible charities makin...
05/09/2026

🌍 Happy International Day of Charity! 👐

Each year, we donate a share of our profits to support incredible charities making a real difference. 💚

It’s also thanks to our visitor donations that we’re able to support these incredible causes 🙌

Discover some of the amazing charities we’re proud to stand behind 👉: https://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/charity-work/

04/09/2026

Guess you’re too busy today

02/09/2026

We listen and we don’t judge 🫶

01/09/2026

Until next year 🥹

28/08/2026

This could be us if we went to the Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Gift Shop 💕

27/08/2026

What else could you possibly want to do today? 🧐

One to think about!
25/08/2026

One to think about!

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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

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