The Camera Obscura – A Victorian Marvel with a Contemporary Twist
Albany Museum

Ever wondered how people saw the world before photography?

Discover the magic of Victorian-era science and illusion with our enchanting Camera Obscura tour!

 

🕰️ Experience the wonder of a time when moving pictures were a marvel. Watch real life projected in real time — all through the power of mirrors and light!

The Camera Obscura is operated exclusively on sunny days and is therefore subject to weather conditions.

Production Credits

Tour Guides: Zekhaya Gxotelwa and Sinethemba Yame

  • Venue: Observatory Museum
  • Location: Bathurst street
  • Ticket price: ZAR 20.00
  • Programme type: Albany Museums
  • Genre: ArtTalk
  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Ages: ALL AGES
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