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Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
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Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
The Observatory
Dumfries
DG2 7SW
Dumfries & Galloway
Scotland
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Collection details
Agriculture, Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Industry, Land Transport, Law and Order, Maritime, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Religion, Science and Technology, Social History, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01387 253374
General information (Fax)
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01387 265081
E-mail
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dumfriesmuseum@dumgal.gov.uk
Website
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www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums
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Open
April - September Mon-Sat 1000-1700, Sun 1400-1700
October - March Tues - Sat 1000-1300, 1400-1700
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Closed
Christmas & New Year
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Admission charges
Admission to museum is free
Camera Obscura presentation - Adults £2.00, Concessions £1.00p
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Discounts
Museums Association
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Description
A treasure house of history in Dumfries and Galloway telling the story of the land and people of the region.
The Camera Obscura, installed in 1836, is on the top floor of the old windmill tower. From it you can see a fascinating panoramic view of Dumfries and the surrounding countryside.
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Collections description
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.
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Key artists and exhibits
Reptilian footprints in Permian sandstone
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Mineral collections from Wanlockhead and Leadhills
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Log boats
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Inscribed Christian stonework
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The Seven Incorporated Trades of Dumfries
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Provincial silver collection
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Camera Obscura
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Dumfries and Maxwelltown Astronomical Society
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Articles
Robert Burns Collection Among Scottish Museums Achieving Recognised Status
News In Brief - Week Ending October 7 2007
Scottish Collections In Smaller Museums To Benefit From Recognition Scheme
MGM 2002 Extended To Include Golden Jubilee
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
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Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
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Facilities
Gardens open to public
Library
Mail order service available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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