Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai: Largest interactive science centre in India

Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai: Nehru Science Centre (NSC) is the largest interactive science centre in India. In 1977, the centre started with the 'Light and Sight' exhibition, and then in 1979 a Science Park was built. On 11 November 1985, it was opened to the public by Rajiv Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India. Nehru Science Centre, the largest Science Centre in the country has a sprawling 8 acres (32,000 m2) of science park with varieties of plants, trees and shrubs. It is located in Worli, Mumbai.

National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), the parent body of Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai, has its 25 science centres / museums all over the country. The centre is one of the four national level science museums in NCSM, working as the Western Zone Headquarters with five science centres in Nagpur, Calicut, Bhopal, Dharampur and Goa under its umbrella, caters to the people in the Western part of India.

The Nehru Science Centre exhibition galleries are full of interesting exhibits, interactive activities, and fun-filled illusions. Every year, the centre is visited by over 750,000 people. The centre is open to the public every day from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm, including Sundays and public holidays, throughout the year except two days: One on the 2nd day of Holi (Dhulandi or the day of colours) and Second on the day of Diwali.

As a part of its activities, the centre organises regular extensive science education programmes, activities and competitions for the benefit of the common people and students in particular. In the campus, there is a planetarium, Science Odyssey, Science Park, Library, Science film shows, Human anatomy shows, a Canteen, A Parking, washrooms, etc.It will take you around 3 hours to see all the galleries and exhibitions at Nehru Science Centre in Mumbai. If you want to attend the shows, it will take more time.The more time you will have, the more shows and exhibitions you can enjoy. There are lots things to enjoy and learn here.

The Science Park at Nehru Centre is full of interactive science exhibitsIt also has over 200 species of plants. Nehru Science Centre auditorium aka Science Odyssey is a spherical dome auditorium where you can see different science-related shows. We enjoyed Dolphins Show here.

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