Puducherry Science Centre & Planetarium,
Puducherry
Puducherry Science Centre & Planetarium (also
known as Puducherry Science Park) is a public science planetarium located in Lawspet in Puducherry
Town in Union Territory of Puducherry. The centre was designed, developed and
set up by the National Council of Science
Museums. 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 Center was opened to
Public on May 4, 2015.
Science
Centre & Planetarium
The Science Centre and Planetarium sprawl over a 3-acre
land with a built-up area of 1500 m2. Each centre is unique in terms of
theme, concept, mechanics and exhibitions considering local elements.
Marine Life
Gallery:
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 Gallery:
The Fun Science Gallery spreads over an area of about
300 m2, is full of opportunities for visitors to interact, 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.
Science
Demonstration Corner:
The Science Demonstration Corner conducts live
demonstrations and experiments to groups of visitors and students.
Children's
Corner:
The "Children's Corner" is a place where
children can enjoy simple experiments with a variety of puzzles and science
kits.
Workshop:
A workshop equipped with tools and tackles is provided
for maintenance of the exhibits and development of new ones.
Tickets
Students of government and government-aided schools will
have free entry to the Science Centre and Planetarium, which would likely be
fixed for certain days. For children up to the age of 12, the ticket price has
been fixed at Rs 5 for the Science Centre and Rs 10 for the Planetarium. For
adults, it has been fixed at Rs10 for the Science Centre and Rs 20 for the
Planetarium. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. every day except national and
notified holidays.
Contact
Puducherry Science Centre And Planetarium
25/22, 1st Main Road, Kurinji Nagar,
Lawspet, Puducherry 605 008
Phone: +91 413 225 7222
Connectivity
The Planetarium is situated very close to Cluny School
in Lawspet Area of Puducherry. The Planetarium is located at about 200 meters Poniyamman
Kovil Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 4 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand,
5 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station and 145 Kms from Chennai Airport. The
Planetarium is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to JIPMER (Gorimedu) Bus
Route. Tourists can get down at Poniyamman Kovil Bus Stop. The Planetarium is
located at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also
available to reach this Planetarium from any part of Puducherry. Nearest
Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry
and Chennai.
Location
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