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Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
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Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
The Observatory
Dumfries
DG2 7SW
Dumfries & Galloway
Scotland
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
Facilities
Parking: yes
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01387 253374
General information (Fax)
:
01387 265081
E-mail
:
dumfriesmuseum@dumgal.gov.uk
Website
:
www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums
Open
April - September Mon-Sat 1000-1700, Sun 1400-1700
October - March Tues - Sat 1000-1300, 1400-1700
Closed
Christmas & New Year
Admission charges
Admission to museum is free
Camera Obscura presentation - Adults £2.00, Concessions £1.00p
Discounts
Museums Association
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.
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.
Key artists and exhibits
Reptilian footprints in Permian sandstone
;
Mineral collections from Wanlockhead and Leadhills
;
Log boats
;
Inscribed Christian stonework
;
The Seven Incorporated Trades of Dumfries
;
Provincial silver collection
;
Camera Obscura
;
Dumfries and Maxwelltown Astronomical Society
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
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
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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