Science city

A heaven for the science lovers and the students, Science city is a must-visit place at Kolkata. Different from the regular tourist’s spots, it stands amongst the finest and largest science museums of the world. The museum was inaugurated on 1st July 1997 and is under the National Council of Science Museums with the aim of popularisation of science. This Science City also holds the prestige of being the largest science center in the entire Indian Subcontinent. The science city aims in imparting education with fun. There are various sections inside the huge campus housing things from various fields. One such is the aquatic world, which is too much loved by visitors. In the ground floor are optical illusions to have some fun.  Other popular attractions are Tornado, the energy ball, ocean waves, and quicksand. Things loved by science enthusiasts are the Dinosaurs’ era, time machine, outer space, etc. Nature enthusiasts love climbing ropeway to have an aerial view of the beautiful city.
A detailed description of the inclusions of the science city-
1.Dynamotion Hall: This hall exhibits demo on various principles of science mainly about laws of motion, Shows Pictorial depiction of outer space, contains Freshwater aquarium, houses Live butterfly enclave, runs show named Science on a sphere.
2.Earth Exploration Hall: This building aims in displaying the details of the earth in a friendly and easy way., where southern hemisphere is located on the ground floor and northern hemisphere on the first floor. One can have a detailed study of earth from crust to the core here.
The depiction includes the use of multimedia, video walls, panoramic videos, computer kiosks, and tilting tables.
3. Space Odyssey: It contains a 3D planetarium that plays films continuously. Also, are the advanced motion systems to give the feel of the time machine.
 4. Maritime Centre: Heaven for the sea or nautical lovers, this hall exhibits the maritime history of India. Also to get indulged in an activity and quiz center here.
5. Science Park: This section is a paradise for biology lovers. One can study here about the various plants and animals.  Apart, there are also monorail cycle, butterfly nurse, musical fountain, gravity coaster, road train, cable cars and a live maze to enjoy and learn at the same time.
6. Science Exploration Hall: This building mainly deals with the evolution of mankind. One can get soaked in the complete knowledge right from the early man-age to the modern technical age.
Entry fee per person- INR 50
(Nominal charge are applicable inside to use the rides and theaters for shows)