Raman Science Center, Nagpur

About Raman Science Center

Raman Science Center and Raman Planetarium Complex in Nagpur is an interactive science center affiliated to Nehru Science Center in Mumbai. To nurture and promote science skills, the Raman Science Center was established under the aegis of Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai. The center is named after the famous Nobel Prize winning Indian physicist Chandrashekhar Venkata Raman. The Raman Science Center was inaugurated on 7 March 1992 and the planetarium was launched on 5 January 1997.

It has many fascinating attractions for the scientific minded people. Several science exhibitions, sky observation programmes, demonstration lectures and workshops are organized regularly to encourage the budding scientifically inclined minds. This tops a visitor's to-do list to Nagpur.

Architecture of Raman Science Center

The NCSM accords regional status to the center and its total area is 4333 square metres. Noted Nobel Prize winning physicist C.V. Raman This is a unique interactive science.

Interesting facts about Raman Science Center

1. The center also organizes activities like planetary observation and other astronomical events for the citizens.
2. The Center runs several programs for the dissemination of science and technology knowledge among the general public.
3. The Center has started Innovation Center from 14th February 2017 to provide opportunities to the students dedicated to science.
4. This center in collaboration with local NGO Hirwai gives Green Finger Award for creating environmental awareness among school children.
5. The center currently has 4 different interactive galleries, an Innovation Center, a Science on the Sphere show and a 133-seat planetarium, fun science, a prehistoric animal park and much more.
6. Science lectures, science film shows and 3-dimensional science shows are also organized at the center.

How to reach Raman Science Center

By Bus:- Agyaram Devi Chowk Bus Stand is near Raman Science Center which is 8 minutes walk away.

By Metro:- Sitabuldi Metro Station is near Raman Science Center which is at a walking distance of 27 minutes.

By Bus:- You can also use public means to go to Raman Science Center which you will easily find here.

Nearby famous places

• Shree Ganesh Mandir Tekdi 0.7 km away
• Sai Baba Temple 0.9 km away
• Baidhnath Square 0.5 km away
• Shri Agyaram Devi Mandir 0.6 km away
• Empress City Mall 0.5 km away
• Swaminarayan Temple 1.8 km away
• Gaysons the Fashion Mall 0.9 km away
• Gandhi Sagar Lake 0.9 km away
• Sitabuldi Fort 1 km away
• Kasturchand Park 1 km away