National Science Centre, Science museum in Chanakya Puri Tehsil, Delhi, India
Description
The National Science Centre is a science museum in Chanakya Puri Tehsil, Delhi, with seven permanent galleries covering different scientific fields, from human biology to emerging technologies. The exhibition spaces are designed so visitors can follow scientific concepts through hands-on activities and visual displays.
History
The centre opened on January 9, 1992, when Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao inaugurated this educational institution near Pragati Maidan. Since then, the place has developed into an important hub for science communication in the Delhi area.
Culture
The museum fosters scientific understanding through exhibitions that invite visitors to conduct experiments themselves and observe phenomena firsthand. School groups and families often use the spaces for educational programs that connect research with everyday experiences.
Practical
The centre sits between gates 1 and 2 of the Pragati Maidan Complex and is accessible by public transport. The galleries are laid out clearly, so visitors can easily navigate and move between exhibition areas.
Did you know?
The Fun Science gallery displays a penny-farthing bicycle that former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi donated to the collection. This historical bicycle stands as part of an interactive exhibition that makes mechanics and motion tangible.
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