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| Place | Tirunelveli |
|---|---|
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1987 |
| Museum Type | Science Centre / Museum |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Kokkirakulam, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627009 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 06:30 PM (Daily) Closed only on Pongal and Diwali. |
| Entry Fee | ₹30 (General) ₹20 (Private School Students) ₹5 (Govt. School/BPL). Note: Separate fees apply for 3D shows (₹30) and Planetarium (₹30). |
Opened on February 27, 1987, the District Science Centre, Tirunelveli is a vital unit of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM). Located on the banks of the Thamirabarani River, it aims to popularize science and technology through interactive exhibits and participatory learning modules for students and the general public.
The centre features four permanent galleries: Fun Science, Popular Science, Electronics, and a New Wing of Electronics. The collection includes hands-on exhibits that demonstrate fundamental principles of physics, mechanics, and modern electronic applications.
Space Technology Gallery: A newly inaugurated (Nov 2024) gallery featuring scaled models of satellites, rocket components, and actual materials used in real-life space missions. Digital Planetarium: A high-tech immersive facility for astronomical shows. Pre-historic Park: A specialized outdoor area featuring animated models of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals with movement and sound.
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The centre operates a Mobile Science Exhibition bus that travels to rural areas across Tamil Nadu. It also features a unique Mirror Magic Gallery and a 6-acre Science Park with over 500 trees. |
| Artifacts | Head on a Platter; Infinity Well; Seebeck's Siren; Vanishing Doll; Liquid Storm; Square Wheels; Air Cannon; Digital Wall (Electronics); Satellite Communication models; Water Rocket (educational model). |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 462 2500256 |
| Email ID | dsctirunelveli@gmail.com |
