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Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum: One of the best places to visit in Bangalore
Entry Fee & Ticket
Entry Fee – Adults ₹100/-, Students/Children ₹35/-, Kids below 5 Free
Opening Time & Days
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum is open every day except Deepavali & Ganesha Chathurthi Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum opening and closing timing is 09:30 AM – 06:00 PM
Best Time to Visit
May, June, July, August
Place visit with
Family, Kids, Parents
Place Type
Govt. Museum & Memorials, Museum and Gallery
Official Info
Nearest Metro Station
About Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore is built in the sylvan surroundings of Cubbon Park. The museum was built in the memory of Bharat Ratna recipient Sir M Visvesvaraya, which was inaugurated by India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1962. The center has seven permanent gallery displays which include copious displays of steam engines, airplanes, motor power, etc. In addition, the museum has a virtual gaming zone, a small planetarium, and a 3D visual display center for entertainment.
The museum is really designed for all age groups with different education backgrounds. It is especially recommended for students of all age groups to trigger their scientific temper and ignite their search for the unknown and the known.
Architecture of Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
The museum is built in four floors, which is spread over an area of 43000 square feet. This museum is built on the theme of "Science Museum", which has various galleries.
Interesting facts about Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
- The first gallery established in VITM, was opened to the public in 1965 on the theme of electricity.
- Using working models and illustrations, the museum explains the science behind many everyday items such as pulleys, lock ball pens, etc.
- The museum has several levels and each level is hosting an area of science.
- The 'Engine Hall' displays the engines of various automobiles, machines used in the industry, a jet aircraft engine and other mechanical equipment.
- Several other activities included in the museum for the visitors are science demonstration shows, science lectures, commemorative programs and programs on sky observation.
- VITM is one of the finest science and technology themed museums in India which can be thoroughly enjoyed by children.
- Two iconic exhibits in the museum complex include an airplane and a steam engine.
- For the students, the museum organizes various activities related to drama, science, creativity, quiz etc.
How to reach Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum FAQs:
𝒜. It is located at Kasturba Road , Bangalore.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum: The entry ticket fee of this place is 40 per person for all the adults and the museum is open from 9.30 am to 8 pm..
𝒜. You should visit Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum during May, June, July, August months for best experience.
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