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Opens at January 1-December 31 Monday-Friday 9:00-16:00
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10 Bathurst St, Grahamstown, Makhanda, 6139, South AfricaMap
Phone+27 46 622 2312
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  • dik-mad-dog
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    Told It was Broken

    Two female staff sitting huddled over an electric fire told me the Camera Obscura was broken. How long, I said... last week, I was told. I asked to see it and received a one word answer... No. ...

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    Reviewed on Jul 23, 2019
  • markrD6874CU
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    Unfortunaely Closed ofr Renovations

    The museum was closed when I visited, unfortuately, so I couldn't go and see the old camera obscura, one of the worlds' oldest. An interesting old building to observe from the outside, however.

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    Reviewed on May 28, 2018
  • Paula B
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    Closed!

    Unfortunately, this museum is closed for renovation and has been for some time. Not quite sure when it will re-open. So sadly, childhood memories of visiting the camera obscura and learning more about...

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    Reviewed on Apr 10, 2018
  • Sean H
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    closed weekends???

    an interesting place to visit the very old way of life...the house filled with antiques... a tiger skin carpet in the lounge, the oldest of furniture, bicycles, clothing, science equipment, everythin...

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    Reviewed on Sep 22, 2017
  • 147antonyc
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    Very Interesting

    A most interesting and worthwhile visit. A fabulous piece of history. I would definitely recommend a visit.

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    Reviewed on Jun 23, 2017
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