Nehru Center, Mumbai

Doctor Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai

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Entry Fee & Ticket

Nehru Centre open from 11:00 am and 05:00 pm all days in week, Entry fee for Rs 100 per person. | General visitors ₹80/- for Nehru Science Centre (museum entry; concessions for students and BPL cards available)

Opening Time & Days

Nehru Centre Museum and Science exhibits opening and closing timing is 09:30 AM – 06:00 PM

Open Days

The Nehru Center will be open for visitors only six days a week from Tuesday to Sunday, Closed for visitors on Monday & National Holidays

Best Time to Visit

April, May, June

Place Visit With

Family Kids Parents

139 m away

Mahalaxmi Metro Station

892 m away

Acharya Atre Chowk Metro Station

969 m away

Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk Monorail Metro Station

1.2 km away

Lower Parel Monorail Metro Station

1.2 km away

Worli Metro Station

1.5 km away

How to Reach Nehru Center

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Nehru Center.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into Mumbai Domestic Airport

11.9 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Railway Station

2.2 km away

About Nehru Center

Nehru Science Center was inaugurated on 3 March 1977 by the Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi, it is a part of Nehru Center in Mumbai. The center promotes the teachings and ideas of Pandit practically, through cultural and educational programmes. Since its inception, the Nehru Planetarium has become very important for students, astronomers, scientists, those interested in space and astronomical studies.

Architecture of Nehru Center

The architect who designed it was IM Qadri. Its cylindrical structure with beautiful white dome and unique architecture of planetarium attracts special attention of its visitors. The ascending slope of the green meets the building at 42 feet.

The details can be seen in the outer lattice surface of the 3,22,000 square feet area of the Nehru Centre. Inspired by the rose that Nehru often wore, the dream project of the late Rajni Patel, politician and eminent lawyer, the structure took three years to build.

Interesting facts about Nehru Center

14 galleries showcasing the artistic, philosophical and intellectual nature of the country have been created here to tell about India through the 'Discovery of India'. Visit the art gallery that showcases the works of young talent and encourages.Special national and international exhibitions are organized in the exhibition hall of Nehru Centre.Popularly known as the Library, the Nehru Center Library houses a wide collection of over 30,000 books on religion, astronomy, social science, literature, biography, geography, history and other subjects.The courtyard of the Nehru Center has a special place which is an experience in itself as you will get to see 1000 species of plants as well as some other rare species.A walk around the premises of Nehru Center will be an experience in itself as you will get to see more than 1000 varieties of plants including many rare species.Other than Monsoon you can participate in 'Akash Observation' (Only on Sundays) from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM for free.

Nehru Center FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Doctor Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai, Mumbai.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Nehru Center: Nehru Centre open from 11:00 am and 05:00 pm all days in week, Entry fee for Rs 100 per person. | General visitors ₹80/- for Nehru Science Centre (museum entry; concessions for students and BPL cards available) Nehru Centre Museum and Science exhibits opening and closing timing is 09:30 AM – 06:00 PM.

𝒜. You should visit Nehru Center during April, May, June months for best experience.