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Camera Obscura
Education at Camera Obscura
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Castlehill, The Royal Mile
Edinburgh EH1 2ND
TEL - 0131 226 3709
FAX - 0131 225 4239
Find out about our education programme
Edinburgh, optics, and how things are not always what they seem.

Your group will spy on passers-by during their bird’s eye tour of Edinburgh inside our giant 150 year old camera and even lift people up in their hands. From the rooftop terrace there are magnificent views of the whole city. In the exhibitions see Edinburgh in 3D and zoom in on the city with live view-cams.

In the World of Illusions try the bendy mirrors, the giant plasma dome and the morph machine. Watch out for the sweets that magically disappear when you grab them, your reflection shaking hands with you and lots more hands-on optical illusions.

Don’t miss our fantastic shop - full of goodies specially selected to suit school groups.

A handy education pack, specially tailored to the 5-14 curriculum, containing activities for back in the classroom and mission sheets for the visit is available free of charge. Call 0131 226 3709.

Groups booking at least 24 hours in advance is highly recommended. That way we can guarantee entry for your group and you will also be entititled to preferential group rates.

For full information on education visits, please call Rosalyn at Camera Obscura on 0131 226 3709.
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