Puducherry Science Centre & Planetarium, Puducherry

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

Email: pscp.pon@nic.in

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

Pondicherry Museum, Puducherry

Pondicherry Museum, Puducherry

Pondicherry Museum is an art and history museum located at St. Louis Street in White Town Area of Puducherry Town in Union Territory of Puducherry. The Pondicherry museum was established in 1983. The Museum is located close to the Bharathi Park and Raj Niwas.

The Museum

The museum is located in the former Law Building. The museum had two levels - ground floor and first floor. The Museum has a gallery with sculptures and has the remains of archaeological findings from the Arikamedu Roman settlement. The museum also has a collection of rare bronzes and stone sculptures from the Pallava and Chola dynasties. The Museum's collection includes 81 Chola bronze sculptures, ranking as one of the largest collections of Chola bronzes.

The Foyer and Courtyard have various stone statues and a fossilized tree trunk. On the ground floor, the major attraction is the central space with 3 curious transport mechanisms - a coach, a palanquin (sedan chair) and a pousse-pousse (an earlier version of the rickshaw) which required two attendants, one to steer and one to push. The bronze gallery displays the images of gods and goddesses together with a wide collection of temple lamps used across different dynasties down the centuries.

Pre-Christian relics such as remnants of Greek and Roman jars, pieces from the Tsung Periods in China and beads made from glass and precious stones were dug out from the Arikamedu site, just south of Puducherry. The museum also has a Geology room, a shell and fossil room. Being a French colony in the past, the museum also has some French period furniture, paintings, mirrors, porcelain, lamps, crockery and cutlery. The entry fee is 10 Rs for adults & 5 Rs for children (Indian) and 50 Rs for foreigners.

Timings

·        Opening Time: 10:00 AM

·        Closing Time: 05:00 PM

·        Open on all days except Mondays and National holidays

Contact

Pondicherry Museum,

Saint Louis Street, (Near Raj Nivas),

Puducherry – 605 001

Phone: +91 413 233 6203 / 234 9716

Web: art.puducherry.gov.in/museum.html

Connectivity

The Museum is located close to the Bharathi Park and Raj Niwas. The Museum is located at about 500 meters from Aurobindo Ashram Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 6 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 150 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Museum is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to JIPMER (Gorimedu) Bus Route. Tourists can get down at Aurobindo Ashram Bus Stop. The Museum is located at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Museum from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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Jawahar Toy Museum, Puducherry

Jawahar Toy Museum, Puducherry

Jawahar Toy Museum is located next to the old lighthouse on Goubert Avenue, the museum is open on all days except Monday. This museum has a collection of over 120 dolls, each one dressed in costumes from different Indian states. Also on display is a little fairyland with a tiny Ganesha watching over all the proceedings. This is probably one of the best places for kids to visit in Pondicherry. The collection of dolls and toys showcased here are sure to delight every young visitor. The Toy Museum remains open from 10 AM to 5 PM.  Open for public throughout the week, except Mondays and national holidays. Entry is Free.

The Museum is located at about 600 meters from Government Hospital Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 5 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 150 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Museum is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to JIPMER (Gorimedu) Bus Route. Tourists can get down at Government Hospital Bus Stop. The Museum is located at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Museum from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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Bharathidasan Museum, Puducherry

Bharathidasan Museum, Puducherry

Bharathidasan Museum is the former house of the renowned Puducherry born poet and playwright - Bharathidasan (1891-1960) (meaning "Disciple of Bharathi"). It is located in Perumal Koil Street near to White Town Area in Puducherry Town in Union Territory of Puducherry. Bharathidasan was a Tamil poet who was born in Pondicherry. He was a disciple of Bharathi. Both of their works are often compared as they are equally praiseworthy. He also wrote some scripts for films on the issue of women empowerment.

His home was later converted into a museum which preserves his great literary works. Some of his best compositions were created in this house. His works reflect the golden age of Tamil literature. If you are a person who has literary interest and if you have tried enough sightseeing places in Pondicherry, you must visit this museum. You can visit the museum anytime throughout the year except for Monday. Monday is considered as a weekly holiday. The museum remains open from 10 AM. to 5 PM except for Mondays.

The Museum is located very close to famous Varadha Raja Perumal Temple. The Museum is located at about 350 meters from Ajantha Theatre Signal Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 5 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 150 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Museum is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to JIPMER (Gorimedu) Bus Route. Tourists can get down at Ajantha Theatre Signal Bus Stop. The Museum is located at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Museum from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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Ananda Ranga Pillai Museum, Puducherry

Ananda Ranga Pillai Museum, Puducherry

Ananda Ranga Pillai Museum is a private museum located in Ranga Pillai Street in Puducherry Town in Union Territory of Puducherry. Ananda Ranga Pillai was the celebrated dubash of Dupleix, the governor of Puducherry while it flourished under the French glory. Pillai's compilation of diaries serves as a storehouse of information on the 18th century French India.

Life History of Ananda Ranga Pillai

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2018/10/ananda-ranga-pillai-life-history.html

The Museum

The Museum is actually Ananda Ranga Pillai's house in Pondicherry, which is located in a street named after the dubash, was one of the few buildings to survive the British invasion of the city in 1761. His mansion, completed sometime in 1738, is one of the oldest surviving buildings on the west side - then known as "natives' quarters". Its architecture represents a curious mix of French and Indian styles. The mansion is known for its unique blend of Indian and French architecture.

This building has a ground floor with typical Tamil style with a spacious courtyard with wooden pillars (Chettinad style carvings on Burmese Teak), while the columns which supported the terrace followed the French architectural style. The first floor is kept at personal level & visitors are not allowed. The terrace is said to have certain exhibits. Even photography is not allowed, inside. It was recently recognized as a heritage monument by the Government of Puducherry.

Timings

·        Opening Time: 10:00 AM

·        Closing Time: 05:00 PM

Contact

Ananda Ranga Pillai Museum,

Ananda Ranga Pillai Street,

Puducherry – 605 001

Mobile: +91 413 233 9497

Connectivity

The Museum is located close to the Bharathi Park and Raj Niwas. The Museum is located at about 750 meters from GH Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 1.5 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 5 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 150 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Museum is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to JIPMER (Gorimedu) Bus Route. Tourists can get down at GH Bus Stop. The Museum is located at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Museum from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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