National Science Centre, Delhi famously called as “A Dream Castle for One and All”.  Amongst the largest Science Centre in Asia it has the remarkable structure and is a model milestone in the field of present day design. NSC is situated in the heart of city, Pragati Maidan Complex.

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Built over four floors, the museum contains seven galleries related to the following different parts of science:

• Science and Technology Heritage Gallery

• Information Revolution Gallery

• Human Biology Gallery

• Pre-Historic Life Gallery

• Fun Science Gallery among others

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More than half a million visitors visits annually those including Students,  Laureates, Eminent Scientists & Technocrats, Astronauts, Museum Professionals and many. Main motive of the Centre is to engage, educate and entertain the visitors through thematic exhibitions, interactive educational activities and outreach programmers.

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Major Attractions:

• Kugal Fountain: It is a new outdoor exhibit installed at NSC, Delhi. Its about 1200 Kg granite ball spinning on water. So you can enjoy the new exhibit and also enrich your knowledge on how a giant 1200 kg stone ball can be rotated with a finger. If you are very fond of “selfie”, then here is an opportunity for you to look for a new Selfie POINT at NSC Delhi!!

• Communication Saga: Multimedia presentation titled “Cave Painting to Internet”, is a projection based presentation on a very large (36 ft. X 10 ft.) curved screen using multiple projectors. This multimedia show is the first of its kind facility being launched to start commemoration of Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Centre.

• Science On a Sphere(SOS) is a room sized global display system that uses computers and video projectors to display planetary data onto a six foot diameter sphere, analogous to a giant animated globe. It is s an educational tool to help illustrate Earth System science to people of all ages. Animated images of atmospheric storms, climate change, and ocean temperature can be shown on the sphere.

• 3D Science Show: The visitors to the 3D Science Show will experience an out of the world immersive experience in which the near realistic visuals will appear to come out from the static screen right in front of their eyes. The 3D films are seen through specially designed circular polarized glasses. The contents of the film are regularly changed so as the visitor gets a variety after certain duration.

• Aquarium: Many colourful varieties of fishes, sponges, anemones, crabs sucker mouth etc swim around in these aquariums. It’s an opportunity for everyone to know the life science of the aquatic life and apprise oneself that with important equipment, like hydrometer, protein skimmer, lights, air filters etc one may maintain an aquarium at home.

• Biotech Lab: The Biotech Lab developed at the Centre offers inquiry-based laboratory investigations as well as hands-on activities. The Lab is equipped with cutting edge equipment and innovative tools to conduct fascinating experiments from basic genetics and cell biology to modern DNA analysis. One needs to be a member of the Biotech Lab in order to avail the facility. At present the facility is open only for school students.

• Holoshow: A short film of about 15 minutes duration titled ‘Our Body Systems’ has been developed for screening in holographic theatre. All eleven body systems are covered in this film from integumentary to reproductive. The objective of this film is to educate the public about inner workings of human body. It is also hoped that it will motivate our young visitors to learn more about the science of anatomy and physiology.

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Timings: 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM Monday to Sunday

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Entry Fee: 

• INR 60 for General Entry (Visiting Centre only)

• INR 25 for 3D Film Entry Ticket (Adult)

• INR 20 for 3D Film Entry Ticket (Children)

• INR 10 for SDL / Taramandal Entry Ticket (Adult/Children)

• INR 30 for SOS Entry 

• INR 20 for Holoshow Entry 

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Website: http://nscd.gov.in/

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Phone: 011 2337 1945