Science City Kolkata
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Timings : 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Time Required : 5-6 hours
Entry Fee : INR 50
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Science city, Kolkata Overview
One of its kind in India, the Science city was inaugurated on 1st July 1997. It is a major attraction for the residents of Kolkata as well as for the people visiting Kolkata. It is one of the finest and the largest science museums in the world and provides a fun way of learning science. Under the National Council of Science Museums, the Science City in Kolkata is the largest science centre in the entire Indian Subcontinent. It is a governmental organisation under the Ministry of Culture and the main motto of the Science City was the popularisation of science. It is located at the crossing of the EM Bypass and the JBS Halder Avenue in Kolkata. The science city is a perfect blend of education with fun. There is a special section dedicated to the aquatic world wherein you can learn every minute detail about the various fishes and insects in the aquatic world. Some of the most exotic fishes can be seen in these aquariums. All in all, science city is going to offer you a phenomenal experience with your friends and family and totally make your holiday worth it.
The ground floor of the science city comprises of some optical illusions which are very interesting to look at. It is always so much fun to watch yourself taking a variety of shapes in front of the optical mirrors. The city is located on the crossing of Eastern Bypass and Park Circus at Kolkata and should be a sure shot stop on your trip to Kolkata. It is a favourite amongst kids as well as adults. Tornado, the energy ball, ocean waves and quicksand are a must watch. Time Machine is a common favourite amongst all the visitors. It gives one the opportunity to travel to outer space from where you can travel back in time and enter the age of dinosaurs by being a part of the artificial Jurassic Park. You can try the ropeway as well and get a bird's eye view of the city.
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Major Attractions in the Science City
Illusions - This permanent exhibition showcases a world of illusion with interactive exhibits and discovers how motion and placement make a difference in the visual perception.
Powers of ten - 43 exhibits show the biggest of the universe by zooming in and out in the order of ten.
Freshwater aquarium - 26 tanks comprising of a variety of freshwater fishes.
Live butterfly enclave - A colony of live butterflies are hatched here and screening of a film Rang BahariPrajapati on the life cycle of a butterfly.
Science on a sphere - The spherical projection system created by NOAA. One show is of 30 minutes duration and takes place for 70 people at a time.
2. Earth Exploration Hall: This earth exploration hall was inaugurated by Ambika Soni, the then Union Minister for Culture, India on 6th December 2008. A permanent exhibition on earth is located in a two-storied semi-circular building displaying the details of the southern hemisphere on the ground floor and northern hemisphere on the first floor. The vast earth globe is sliced from the centre of the hall into 12 segments. Also, all the essential features of every section including the geography, land, people, flora, fauna and other natural phenomena on the face of Earth have been showcased with the help of the modern day technologies including multimedia, video walls, panoramic videos, computer kiosks and tilting tables.
3. Space Odyssey: It comprises of a space theatre which consists of Helios Star Ball planetarium which is given support by 150 special effect projectors and a large format film projection system present in a 23-meter diameter dome with seating arrangements which can accommodate as many as 360 people shows on sciences. The 40-minute duration Atrovision film named 'Adventures in Wild California' is screening since June 2013.
A show based on stereo back projection system where visitors experience 3D effect by Polaroid spectacles in a 3D vision theatre.
There are 35 exhibits based on reflection of light showcasing the "mirror magic".
30-seater motion simulator provides virtual experience of space flight or journey into unknown world sitting in a casual manoeuvred by hydraulic motion control system- time machine
4. Maritime Centre: This showcases the maritime history of India, its artefacts, dioramas and interactive exhibits on shipping as well as navigation systems. An unmanned quiz corner is present as well.
5. Science Park: It provides a welcoming environment where you can learn about plants, animals and other objects in the natural surroundings which you otherwise fail to notice. Another interesting fact about the exhibits showcased here is that they have been engineered in such a way that they can tolerate any weather. Science Park is also considered as a vital part of all the centres of NCSM and consists of numerous exhibits including monorail cycle, butterfly nurse, musical fountain, gravity coaster, road train, cable cars and a live maze surrounded by greenery all over.
6. Science Exploration Hall: This new building which covers an area of 5400 square metres was opened in 2016 with the latest infrastructure comprising of four sections namely-
A gallery of emerging technologies
A dark ride- Evolution of life
360-degree projection- Panorama on human evolution
Gallery depicting science and technology heritage of India
Science City Timings and Entry Fee
A special discount is offered to groups having more than 50 students in the group.
No extra charges are applicable on photography or videography.
Entry fee per person- INR 50
Space theatre- INR 60
Evolution Park- INR 10
3D theatre- INR 30
Time Machine- INR 20
Road Train- INR 15
Cable Car- INR 30
Mono Cycle- INR 15
Caterpillar- INR 10
Gravity Coaster- INR 30
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