Buttons to press, questions to ask.
If you’re travelling with children, or you simply like pressing buttons, this is the stop that makes everybody happy. Wander the galleries of hands-on exhibits under one roof, then head out into the science park, where dinosaur models stand among the plants and an old steam locomotive and tram wait to be climbed around. It works in any weather, which is rare in Mumbai.
Behind the science park.
History · From one exhibition to a science centre
It began with a single show in 1977 and opened in full in 1985.
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The centre began with its ‘Light and Sight’ exhibition in 1977, followed by a science park in 1979, the International Year of the Child. The full science centre was opened to the public by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on 11 November 1985.
Continue reading at Wikipedia ↗Visiting · Hundreds of hands-on exhibits
An eight-acre science park full of things to try.
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Named after Jawaharlal Nehru, the centre is billed as India’s largest interactive science centre. Its 8-acre science park holds more than 500 hands-on exhibits on energy, sound, mechanics and transport.
Continue reading at Wikipedia ↗Calm days, cool galleries.
Weekends and school holidays bring crowds and school groups, so a weekday visit is calmer. The science park is outdoors, with little shade at midday, so carry water and hats. Check current opening days, hours and ticket prices before you go, and whether any shows need booking.
A pause nearby
Haji Ali and its causeway are a short drive away along the coast, and Worli Sea Face is close by for a stretch of sea air afterwards.
Mahalaxmi · Working city
Mahalaxmi · Shrine & tide
Worli · Sea & skyline