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Hands-on science museum at Pragati Maidan with interactive galleries, 3D films, science shows, a taramandal and an immersive dome show. Open nearly every day.
The National Science Centre is run by the National Council of Science Museums and is aimed at school groups and families. Its galleries let visitors try experiments for themselves. Separate tickets cover a 3D film, live science shows and planetarium-style taramandal sessions, and an immersive dome show. It is open almost every day of the year.
Highlights
- Interactive galleries
- 3D film
- Science show / Taramandal
- Immersive dome show
Tips
- Package ticket (Rs 250) is temporarily suspended
- Buy show tickets early on weekends
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