The National Science Museum in New Delhi was established in 1992. It’s is located on Bhairon Street nearby Pragati Maidan’s Gate No 1. The museum is a unit of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM). Purana Qila, Delhi Zoo, India gate and Supreme Court of India are also situated near the national science museum in Delhi.
The National Science museum building consists of eight floors and it is one of the biggest science exhibition halls in the world. The repository houses displayed on themes Architecture, History and Science. An ideal place for the Science enthusiasts, it has many sections and galleries that are must see for everyone, especially the school children and younger enthusiasts. Need one Full day to go through this children’s heaven.
A few of its sections are include dinosaurs, heritage gallery and biology gallery, Technology section and the historical Indian science, fun science library, A section on Vedic Ayurveda and Mathematics, a DNA Knowledge section also.
Also, present energy ball viewed at the entrance of National science museum and a fun-filled multi-media gallery that’s only one of its types in the country.
National Science Museum’s some important Science Exhibition Galleries-
- Our Science and Technology Heritage Gallery
- Information Revolution Gallery
- Human Biology Gallery
- Pre-historic gallery
- Fun Science Gallery
- Gallery of Emerging Technology
- Water: The Elixir of Life
The National Science Museum is playing a very important role in the creation of great science scholars. It is a commendable work to increase the passion for science in the younger generation. The museum is a very attractive place, which tells the rules of science in the most interesting way. The scientific expeditions and achievements of the Center will make you so surprised that, you will actually think that if this is the science then why am I so hateful of it?
Important information:-
The timing of National Science Museum:
10 AM To 5 Pm (Expect Holi and Diwali festivals)
Nearest Metro Station of National Science Museum:-
Pragati Maidan Metro Station (Blue Line)
Ticket price:
General – Rs. 40 per head; Students (Organized School Group) – Rs. 20 per head
3D Film Ticket: for adults Rs. 25 per head and for children Rs. 20 per head
SDL/Taramandal Entry Ticket price: Rs. 10 per head
Parking Charge in museum:-
Rs. 30 for 4 Wheeler and Rs. 15 for 2 Wheeler
Bus stands Near Science Museum names:
Pragati Maidan
Science Museum bus routes: 344, 355, 374, 393, 871, 980, 355A, 355-1, GL-32,
