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Type Children's Science Museum Address First Cross Road, Lawspet, Puducherry, 605008 Hours Open today · 10AM–4:30PMThursday10AM–4:30PMFriday10AM–4:30PMSaturday10AM–4:30PMSunday10AM–4:30PMMondayClosedTuesday10AM–4:30PMWednesday10AM–4:30PMSuggest an edit Similar Science Centre & Planetarium, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of J, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Taj Mahal, Humanyun Mosque | ||
Puducherry science centre planetarium pondicherry
Puducherry Science Centre & Planetarium (also known as Puducherry Science Park) is a public science planetarium. It is located in Lawspet, India. The centre was designed, developed and set up by the National Council of Science Museums.
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- Puducherry science centre planetarium pondicherry
- Educational entertainment puducherry science centre planetarium
- Marine life
- Fun Science
- Science Park
- Digital Planetarium
- References
The Science Demonstration Corner conducts live demonstrations and experiments to groups of visitors and students. The Children's Corner offers simple experiments for children. A workshop equipped with tools and tackles is provided for maintenance of the exhibits and development of new ones. The capital cost of Rupees 375 Lakhs approximately for this facility was equally shared by the Government of India and Government of Puducherry. The Digital Planetarium's cost was borne by the State. The Science Centre and Planetarium sprawl over a 3-acre land with a built-up area of 1500 m2.
Educational entertainment puducherry science centre planetarium
Marine life
The marine life gallery occupies 300 m2 divided in five sections Marine Ecology, Marine Diversity, Marine Resources, Threats to Marine Resources and Marine Tourism.
Fun Science
The Fun Science Gallery spreads over an area of about 300 m2, is full of opportunities for visitors to intejract, explore and experience various aspects of science in a highly entertaining ambiance.
Science Park
Outside, the Science Park covers 1 acre. It features interactive exhibits.
Digital Planetarium
The Digital Planetarium simulates a dynamic view of the sky to inform visitors about astronomy.