Srikrishna Science Centre
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"Srikrishna Science Centre" was established in Patna in the year 1978 which was named after the first Chief Minister
of Bihar
(Dr. Sri Krishna Singh). It was inaugurated on April 14, 1978 by the then Minister of Education, Govt of Bihar, Shri Thakur Prasad Singh. This institution forms a unit of the National Council of Science Museums
, an autonoums body under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It is located at south-western corner of the Gandhi Maidan
. The Science Centre has been set up with all round objectives for the benefit of the public, especially the students of Schools and Colleges
Fun Science Gallery: The wonders of different topics of Physics and Maths are explained through fifty hands - on exhibits. The gallery is located on the ground floor
Popular Science Gallery:Many wonderful interactive exhibits that make science interesting and fun are placed here. The gallery is located on the first floor
Vishvaroopa:Concept of biodiversity and its relation with Indian philosophy and mythology is told in a beautiful way in this exhibition. The exhibition is located on the first floor.
3D Show:You can watch the objects coming out of the screen in this fascinating show with state-of -the-art technology of polarizations. It is on the first floor of the centre.
Evolution:The entire story of origin and evolution universe, solar system, earth, its life-forms and man himself is told in this gallery with around 60 interactive exhibits . The gallery is located on the second floor
Oceans:The richness that is hidden in the depth of the oceans can be understood here with the help of the exhibits of this gallery which is located on the first floor of the centre.
Science Park:Children love nature.Keeping that in mind, around forty park exhibits are placed in the science park where the children learn while they play.
Jurassic Park:Dinosaurs are the most fascinating animals that have roamed on the earth. Take a close look at these fascinating lifesize creatures that are moving in the park.
Indian Scientists:One can know about some of the great Indian Scientists here.
Work is going on to fabricate a new gallery on Images and Mirrors which will have around 60 exhibits. The gallery will showcase several interesting exhibits on concept of reflection, illusive images, 3D images, medical imaging, concept of colours, digital and virtual imaging. Several immersion virtual exhibits will be part of this gallery.
The centre has recently renovated its pathways and opened a cafeteria in its premises for the visitors.
Chief Minister
A Chief Minister is the elected head of government of a sub-national state, provinces of Sri Lanka, Pakistan, notably a state of India, a territory of Australia or a British Overseas Territory that has attained self-government...
of Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
(Dr. Sri Krishna Singh). It was inaugurated on April 14, 1978 by the then Minister of Education, Govt of Bihar, Shri Thakur Prasad Singh. This institution forms a unit of the National Council of Science Museums
National Council of Science Museums
National Council of Science Museums is an autonomous organization under Indian Ministry of Culture. It is the largest chain of science centers or museums under a single administrative umbrella in the world...
, an autonoums body under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It is located at south-western corner of the Gandhi Maidan
Gandhi Maidan
Gandhi Maidan, previously known as the Patna Lawns, is a historic ground at Patna near the banks of Ganges. The Golghar falls to its west....
. The Science Centre has been set up with all round objectives for the benefit of the public, especially the students of Schools and Colleges
Galleries
Following are the major attractions at the centreFun Science Gallery: The wonders of different topics of Physics and Maths are explained through fifty hands - on exhibits. The gallery is located on the ground floor
Popular Science Gallery:Many wonderful interactive exhibits that make science interesting and fun are placed here. The gallery is located on the first floor
Vishvaroopa:Concept of biodiversity and its relation with Indian philosophy and mythology is told in a beautiful way in this exhibition. The exhibition is located on the first floor.
3D Show:You can watch the objects coming out of the screen in this fascinating show with state-of -the-art technology of polarizations. It is on the first floor of the centre.
Evolution:The entire story of origin and evolution universe, solar system, earth, its life-forms and man himself is told in this gallery with around 60 interactive exhibits . The gallery is located on the second floor
Oceans:The richness that is hidden in the depth of the oceans can be understood here with the help of the exhibits of this gallery which is located on the first floor of the centre.
Science Park:Children love nature.Keeping that in mind, around forty park exhibits are placed in the science park where the children learn while they play.
Jurassic Park:Dinosaurs are the most fascinating animals that have roamed on the earth. Take a close look at these fascinating lifesize creatures that are moving in the park.
Indian Scientists:One can know about some of the great Indian Scientists here.
Work is going on to fabricate a new gallery on Images and Mirrors which will have around 60 exhibits. The gallery will showcase several interesting exhibits on concept of reflection, illusive images, 3D images, medical imaging, concept of colours, digital and virtual imaging. Several immersion virtual exhibits will be part of this gallery.
The centre has recently renovated its pathways and opened a cafeteria in its premises for the visitors.