A treasure house of the history of south west Scotland, Dumfries Museum is centered around the 18th century windmill which stands above the town. You will see fossil footprints left by prehistoric reptiles, the wildlife of the Solway marshes, tools and weapons of the earliest peoples of the region, stone carvings of Scotland's first Christians and everyday things of the Victorian farm, workshop and home. On the topmost floor of the museum is the Camera Obscura - this historic astronomical instrument gives fascinating panoramic views over the town and on clear days the range is many miles.
The Observatory, Dumfries
DG2 7SW
Tel: 01387 253374
Fax: 01387 265081
Email:
dumfriesmuseum@dumgal.gov.uk
Web Site:
www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums
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http://www.sustrans.co.uk/webcode/MapPage.asp?sPOIName=SM089&resplacex=-3.61363&resplacey=55.065033
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