Entry No. 20 — the Raleigh file — filed under: art

Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky

Designed by British artist Chris Drury, this turf-roofed stone hut functions as a room-sized camera obscura, projecting a live, upside-down image of the forest canopy and clouds onto its white cement interior.

The move: Step inside the heavy wooden door, wait a few minutes in total darkness for your eyes to adjust, and watch the treetops and clouds project across the floor beneath your feet.

📍 West Raleigh
💸 Free
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Outdoors

Where: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: ncartmuseum.org · Atlas Obscura

last checked: 2026-07-21