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National Science Center, Delhi
National Science Center: One of the best places to visit in Delhi
Entry Fee & Ticket
General Entry (per person) - ₹70/- and Children up to 3 feet height is entry free, also Ticket sale at the counter stops at 5:15 PM
Opening Time & Days
The Centre remains open on all days of the year except Holi and Diwali. National Science Center opening and closing timings is 09:30 AM – 06:00 PM
Best Time to Visit
July, August, September, October, November, December
Place visit with
Family, Kids, Parents
Place Type
Govt. Museum & Memorials, Museum and Gallery
Official Info
Nearest Metro Station
About National Science Center
The National Science Centre came into existence in the year 1992 and is an amazing science museum in the capital city of India, Delhi. It falls under the ministry of culture and is situated at Pragati maidan close to Gate No 1, overlooking the famous Purana Qila. The National Science center has given birth to some of the most intelligent science scholars.
It has been the source in developing technical minds and the younger generation has tremendously benefitted from it. It is an extremely absorbing place which explains the science in a logical way and that too in a very attention-grabbing way. The scientific achievements of this place will surprise you with its wonders.
National Science Center shows ticket price
| Entry Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Entry (Group of more than 25 persons) | Rs.60/- per head |
| General Entry (BPL Card holder) | Rs. 10/- per head |
| Students’ Entry (Organised School Group) | Rs. 25/- per head |
| Students’ Entry (Govt. / MCD School Group) | Rs. 10/- per head |
| 3D Film Entry Ticket (Adult) | Rs. 35/- per head |
| 3D Film Entry Ticket (Group of more than 25 persons) | Rs.30/- per head |
| 3D Film Entry Ticket (Organised School Group Children) | Rs. 25/- per head |
| 3D Film Entry Ticket (Govt. / MCD School Group) | Rs. 20/- per head |
| SDL / Taramandal Entry Ticket (Adult) | Rs. 20/- per head |
| SDL / Taramandal Entry Ticket (Children) | Rs. 20/- per head |
| SDL / Taramandal Entry Ticket (Govt. / MCD School Group) | Rs. 5/- per head |
| SOS Entry Ticket (Adult) | Rs. 50/- per head |
| SOS Entry Ticket (Organized Public School Group) | Rs. 25/- per head |
| SOS Entry Ticket (Govt./ MCD School Group) | Rs. 20/- per head |
| Holoshow Entry Ticket (Adult) | Rs. 40/- per head |
| Holoshow Entry Ticket (Organized Public School Group) | Rs. 20/- per head |
| Holoshow Entry Ticket (Govt./ MCD School Group) | Rs. 20/- per head |
| Fantasy Ride | Rs. 80/- per head |
Architecture of National Science Center
The National Science Center was designed by the famous Indian architect Achyuta Kanvinde. The entrance plaza at the center welcomes its visitors with a massive exhibit spread over four floors, one of the largest exhibits in the world, "The Energy Balls", which consists of six-inch diameter nylon balls that reach fifty feet reach the height of.
Interesting facts about National Science Center
- The museum houses an array of working science models, which can be operated by the visitors themselves. These aim to explain to children basic scientific facts about how things work.
- A visit to the National Science Center Museum in New Delhi is one of the best ways to inculcate curiosity in the minds of children as well as get them started in this field.
- The most interesting as well as most fascinating models of the museum are those on display in the Human Biology Gallery.
- The most popular gallery in the National Science Center Museum is the Dinosaurs gallery of animals from the Mesozoic era.
- Other popular exhibits in the museum are about India's contribution to science and mathematics and Nobel laureates.
- A library, an inflatable planetarium and a souvenir shop located in the premises of the museum also attract crowd.
How to reach National Science Center
National Science Center FAQs:
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𝒜. It comes under the Ministry of Culture and is located in Pragati Maidan, near Gate No.
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𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the National Science Center: Entry Fee Rs.60. Opens at 9:30 am to 6:00 pm..
𝒜. You should visit National Science Center during July, August, September, October, November, December months for best experience.
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