Located near Pragati Maidan, the National Science Centre, Delhi, is one of India’s favorite science museums. Established in 1992, the science centre fosters scientific literacy by designing creative exhibits, live performances, and interactive seminars. It is perfect for school children, family visitors, and inquisitive learners who wish to open the windows of science and technology.
A Centre of Edutainment
National Science Centre boasts more than 8 levels of interactive exhibits with the ideal mix of education and fun. Shoppers can stroll, shop, and explore exhibits while some scientific facts are shared in comprehensible but still tricky language at the same time.
Major Exhibits and Attractions
- Energy Ball Display: It is among the most visited child-specific exhibits and shows energy transfer from two substances.
- Human Biology Gallery: Unveil the mysteries of the human body, organs, senses, and reproduction through touch models.
- Prehistoric Life Gallery: Touch fossils, replica dinosaurs, and prehistoric animals.
- Science Fun Gallery: Touch hands, assemble jigsaw puzzles, and experiments illustrating laws of physics.
- Hall of Nuclear Power: Learn about atomic energy, reactors, and safety through audio-visual information panels.
- Information Technology Gallery: Learn about digital communication, robots, and artificial intelligence through interactive screens.
Special Programs and Features
- Science Demonstrations and Experiments: Live daily science experiments and demos making learning easy and fun while acquiring knowledge.
- 3D Science Movies: Middle level 3D auditorium with educational science films to study interactively.
- Innovation Corner: Special area for young minds and students to prototype, think of new ideas, and learn from workshop.
- Science Park: Open areas with life-size models of concepts of physics and mechanics.
Visitor Information
Opening Time
- Timings: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM (except Diwali and Holi)
- Ticket Prices
- General Entry: INR 70
- Students (groups): INR 20 (on showing school letter)
- 3D Film Show: Additional INR 25
How to Reach
- Nearest Metro Station: Pragati Maidan (Blue Line)
- By Road: Easily approachable by DTC bus, auto-rickshaw, or taxi.
Nearby Attractions
- National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum – Within walking distance.
- India Gate – Good spot for an evening stroll after exploring the museum.
- Purana Qila – Dive into Delhi’s historical roots.
Why Visit the National Science Centre?
- Suitable for All Ages – For children and adults, suitable for all levels of curiosity.
- Learning With Your Own Hands – Fun to do it yourself in the framework of science.
- Raising Future Scientists – Develops imagination, observation, and logic.
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