The observatory museum provides a look into the Victorian period through the house of an esteemed doctor who was known to use the mirror in the attic to view the town in a panoramic manner. The views are spectacular and the device itself innovative. The house also boasts a number of pre-modern bicycles and a lovely garden in the back. Worth the visit.

I have visited here in the past and found it so interesting that I took a guest this week. What a disappointment. Inside the main entrance one of the staff was sleeping on a bench, didn't even attempt to look interested in visitors. The clock no longer works, the camera obscura is broken and most of the items in the museum are unmarked. I understand that museums are underfunded but this is not the way a tourist attraction and part of the town's history should be run.

The place is in need of some general up-keeping. Valuable little treasure that’s hardly noticed in this town.

Fitted with a clock that can help you see a panoramic view of Makhanda

Ancient

Very interesting.

Amazing

A great way to learn things and climb a really narrow staircase. Would definitely recommend going at least once while you're in town.

Beautiful views of Grahamstown from the Observatory Museum.

One of the most interesting and beautiful old houses I've ever been in.

A must see if you are visiting Grahamstown. The camera obscura is an eapecially Fascinating experience!

The website indicates it is open but there is sign on the door that confirm it will only open again on 2 Jan 2024

Despite indicating online that it was open, it too was closed. Very disappointing formy UK visitor, visitors from John and me from Durban, especially as we drove to Makhanda specially

Great place to take kids. Especially enjoyed the dinosaur & fossils exhibit.

It was closed during open hours.