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Jim Bennett (7 months ago)
Great museum, child friendly activities (plentiful opportunities to get their hands on things and a treasure hunt) plus excellent natural history and local interest exhibits. The camera obscura is a must see.
Great museum, child friendly activities (plentiful opportunities to get their hands on things and a treasure hunt) plus excellent natural history and local interest exhibits. The camera obscura is a must see.
Martin Goodman (7 months ago)
Incredible little museum showcasing the history and archaeology of Dumfries and the surrounding area. The highlight was most definitely the Roman altar reconstruction showing how vividly it was painted when it was first created. Other highlights include the large telescope and the Medieval stone carvings in the basement of the tower. The most interesting aspect is the connection with the Apollo moon landings in the 1960s. We didn't visit the camera obscura as there was an additional charge. The museum is free to enter although donations are most certainly welcome. The staff were also really friendly and welcoming.
Incredible little museum showcasing the history and archaeology of Dumfries and the surrounding area. The highlight was most definitely the Roman altar reconstruction showing how vividly it was painted when it was first created. Other highlights include the large telescope and the Medieval stone carvings in the basement of the tower. The most interesting aspect is the connection with the Apollo moon landings in the 1960s. We didn't visit the camera obscura as there was an additional charge. The museum is free to enter although donations are most certainly welcome. The staff were also really friendly and welcoming.
Christopher Lewis (8 months ago)
A really extensive museum with plenty of interesting and well kept artefacts to look at. There a a large range of interactive exhibits for children which is a great touch. Entry is free and we gave a donation as the museum was so interesting. Well worth a visit, if you’re in Dumfries.
A really extensive museum with plenty of interesting and well kept artefacts to look at. There a a large range of interactive exhibits for children which is a great touch. Entry is free and we gave a donation as the museum was so interesting. Well worth a visit, if you’re in Dumfries.
Michael Griffin (8 months ago)
A little gem on a wet Sunday afternoon, very interesting so much about local area. On three floors with lift for easy access,unfortunately the camera obscure could not be used because of the weather, also free entry
A little gem on a wet Sunday afternoon, very interesting so much about local area. On three floors with lift for easy access,unfortunately the camera obscure could not be used because of the weather, also free entry
Ollie Fitton-Cook (11 months ago)
A nice, if slightly old-fashioned, little museum which amply demonstrates that interesting stories are hidden in every corner of the world. The camera obscura was great and staff waited for my whole party to arrive before we were taken up to it. There was an interesting temporary exhibition on local protests and workers' movements. A gem. Free to enter but you need to pay a little for the camera obscura talk.
A nice, if slightly old-fashioned, little museum which amply demonstrates that interesting stories are hidden in every corner of the world. The camera obscura was great and staff waited for my whole party to arrive before we were taken up to it. There was an interesting temporary exhibition on local protests and workers' movements. A gem. Free to enter but you need to pay a little for the camera obscura talk.
