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
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Ages:
ALL AGES