District Science Center, Dharmapur
| Place | Dharmapur |
|---|---|
| State | Gujarat |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1984 |
| Museum Type | Science Centre / Museum |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Dharampur, Gujarat 396050 |
| Visiting Time | 09:30 AM – 06:00 PM (Daily) Closed only on Diwali and Holi. |
| Entry Fee | ₹20 (General) ₹15 (Group 25+) ₹10 (Students) ₹5 (Govt School Students). (Planetarium and 3D shows |
Museum Introduction
Opened on April 27, 1984, the District Science Centre, Dharampur is located in the tribal belt of South Gujarat. It functions under the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) and aims to popularize science and technology while focusing on the natural, environmental, and cultural heritage of the region.
General Collections
The centre features interactive exhibits across several galleries, including Fun Science, Perception, and Popular Science. The collection is designed to demonstrate basic scientific principles through hands-on participatory models and includes a dedicated Science Park.
Unique Historical Collections
Science on a Sphere: A unique global display system that uses computers and video projectors to display planetary data onto a giant animated sphere. Digital Planetarium: A specialized facility for astronomical shows and sky observation.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The centre is particularly engaged in serving surrounding tribal communities by demonstrating appropriate technologies to improve lifestyle and scientific consciousness. |
| Artifacts | Mirror Gallery models; Scientific working models (levers, pulleys); Dinosaur park figures; 3D Science Show equipment; Mobile Science Exhibition kits. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 2633 242012 |
| Email ID |
dscdhar@gmail.com dsc.dharampur@rediffmail.com |