Nehru Museum of Science and Technology, Science museum at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India
The museum exhibits technical models, scientific instruments, and educational displays within a two-story structure on the IIT Kharagpur campus.
Established in 1990, the museum occupies the former Hijli Detention Camp building where British authorities held freedom fighters during the 1930s.
The museum represents India's scientific progress through collections from various institutions, featuring exhibits that demonstrate technological developments across different periods.
Visitors can explore fourteen outdoor demonstrations, including a hunter aircraft and steam engine, along with indoor exhibits showcasing technological innovations.
The museum building incorporates Byzantine architectural elements and houses an archive containing historical documents about the Midnapore district.
Location: Kharagpur
Inception: August 3, 1990
Part of: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Phone: +913222281040
Website: https://nehrumuseumiitkgp.org
GPS coordinates: 22.31944,87.31547
Latest update: March 14, 2025 14:25
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