National Science Center Information :

Location: Just before Gate no-1, Bhairon Road, Pragati Maidan, Delhi
Time to Visit: On all days
Preferred Timings: 10.00 AM to 5.30 pm
Admission Fee: INR 10
Photography charges: Permission required
Nearest Railway Station: Nizamuddin Railway Station
Nearest Metro Station: Pragati Maidan
Functional Metro Station: Central Secretariat
Nearest International Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Time required for sightseeing: Approx 1½ hours

National Science Center in Delhi :

Perched atop a hill on 8 hectares of landscaped grounds, the National Science Centre is located atop a hill in Bukit Kiara on the northwestern fringes of Kuala Lumpur.The National Science Centre was established in 1996 to promote greater understanding and interest in science and technology. It provides an aptly futuristic setting for nine galleries depicting various scientific exhibitions. A fusion of modern architecture with Islamic design, a space theme park at the National Science Center presents a Space Science Show and Sky Movie on a 20m diameter dome screen. It is designed in the shape of a cone with its top removed and the whole structure is covered with a huge geodesic dome.The journey into this futuristic four-storey complex begins with a walk through an overhead tropical freshwater aquarium, followed by the Environmental Odyssey unravelling the threats faced by our tropical environment.It is equipped with an Intelligent Building Automation System and its exhibition gallery occupies two floors with a total area of 6,717.6 square metres. It includes a multimedia library, lecture theatre, multi-purpose hall and cafeteria. Among the fascinating themes featured in the exhibition galleries are an environmental odyssey, pathways to discovery, future world and thinking machines.

Children will find delight in the Children's Exploration Centre. There are also observatory with a 14-inch telescope and viewing gallery with binoculars. 

Special Event / Annual Event:

The centre organizes interactive sessions with leading scientist of the country and science picnics for the students (in group). For details check with local authorities

Nearby Tourist Attractions:

Walking distance: Pragati Maidan, Craft Museum, Nila Gumbad on southeastern side, Purana Qila, Delhi Zoo, Sabz Burz, Nili Chhatri; In 3 km radius: India Gate, Ashokan Rock Edict, Nizam-ud-din's Shrine, Khairul Manzil Masjid.

Nearby Places to Eat:

Sweet Corner, Nathu's (both in Sunder Nagar Market), Hotel Oberoi, Flavors of Defence colony, Indian Habitat Center in Lodi Road, Nizamuddin's Karim and roadside food stalls.

Nearby Shopping Venues:

Sunder Nagar Market (antiques, jewellery, brassware), Connaught Place (jewellery, books, art galleries, leather goods and the list goes on) Central Cottage Industries (merchandise and curios), Janpath (clothes and low priced gifts, souvenirs and curios) and Palika Bazaar (electronic items). 

How to Reach:

Tourists can either take local buses from various points within the city to reach this museum or they can hire auto-rickshaws and taxis or metro rail.