Jorhat Science Centre and Planetarium
| Place | Jorhat |
|---|---|
| State | Assam |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2013 |
| Museum Type | Science Centre and Planetarium |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Atilagaon, Jorhat, Assam 785001 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Monday to Saturday) 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM (Sunday) Closed on Thursdays |
| Entry Fee | General Entry: ₹25 Planetarium Show: ₹30 Science Film: ₹15 (Discounts available for organized scho |
Museum Introduction
Established in 2013, this institution is a premier science communication center in Upper Assam. Developed by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) in collaboration with the Government of Assam, it aims to foster scientific temper through interactive exhibits and celestial shows. It serves as a major educational landmark for students and researchers in the North East region.
General Collections
The center features several interactive galleries including 'The Story of Oil' and 'Fun Science,' which house hands-on exhibits on physics, mechanics, and optics. It also includes a dedicated gallery on the biodiversity of Northeast India and various scientific models demonstrating fundamental principles of science.
Unique Historical Collections
The planetarium features a specialized hybrid projection system and a dedicated 'Oil Gallery' that provides a comprehensive technological history of the oil industry in Assam, which is historically significant as the birthplace of the Indian oil industry (Digboi).
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The facility includes an outdoor Science Park with large-scale interactive models and a 50-seat digital planetarium. It frequently hosts district-level science seminars and innovative workshops for local youth |
| Artifacts | Digital Planetarium Projector; Interactive 'Fun Science' modules; Scale models of oil rigs and refineries; Biodiversity dioramas of the Brahmaputra valley |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 376 230 4044 |
| Email ID | jscjorhat@gmail.com |