Science City, Science museum in Kolkata, India
The Science City complex spans across 50 acres of land, featuring multiple exhibition halls, a space theater, and an outdoor science park.
This educational facility opened in 1997 on a former municipal waste dumping ground through initiatives of the National Council of Science Museums.
The Maritime Centre within Science City presents India's naval heritage through detailed exhibits of traditional vessels and navigation systems.
The facility welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with general admission tickets priced at 60 rupees per person.
The Earth Exploration Hall contains a hemispherical structure housing displays about physical geography using advanced projection technologies.
Location: Ward No. 66, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Inception: July 1, 1997
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: NCSM
Phone: +913322854343
Email: sciencecity.kol@gmail.com
Website: http://sciencecitykolkata.org.in
GPS coordinates: 22.54056,88.39583
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:28
Kolkata's monuments include the white marble Victoria Memorial, the Dakshineswar Kali Temple on the Hooghly River, the Indian Museum with its ancient collections, and Science City with its planetarium. Religious heritage includes the neo-Gothic St. Paul's Cathedral, historic synagogues, and Hindu temples. Traditional markets like New Market and the artisan district of Kumartuli reflect local culture. The colonial buildings of BBD Bagh and the Writers Building are reminders of the British past.
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