When to go
- Time of day
- Open 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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National Science Centre
Seven hands-on science galleries beside Purana Qila, among Asia's largest
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01 — The story
The story
The National Science Centre opened in 1992 next to Purana Qila and ranks among the biggest science museums in Asia. The National Council of Science Museums runs its northern zone from here, and its building was designed by the architect Achyut Kanvinde.
Seven permanent galleries occupy several floors: Our Science and Technology Heritage, Human Biology, History of the Earth, Fun Science, Information Revolution, Emerging Technologies, and Water: Elixir of Life. The Fun Science gallery features hands-on exhibits, among them an old penny-farthing bicycle presented by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
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02 — About
About National Science Centre
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03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
On the ground
- Access
- Nearest airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Delhi.; Nearest railway station: New Delhi Railway Station (Delhi).
Where it is
New Delhi, Delhi (NCT)
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