APCOST- Regional Science Centre
| Place | Vijayawada |
|---|---|
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | Not Available |
| Museum Type | Science Centre |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Science Center Rd, Next to A.P. Tourism, Bhavanipuram, V D Puram, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520012 |
| Visiting Time | Temporarily Closed to Public |
| Entry Fee | Discontinued (Previously ₹5–₹10) |
Museum Introduction
Established in 2005 at Bhavanipuram, this centre was once a major hub for scientific literacy in Andhra Pradesh. However, due to significant damage from Krishna River floods and a chronic lack of maintenance funds, it has largely ceased public operations. It now primarily serves as the administrative headquarters for APCOST.
General Collections
Originally housed 85 interactive exhibits covering Newtonian physics, optics, mathematics, and astronomy. Most exhibits are currently in a state of disrepair or are no longer accessible to the public.
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/F2XA48Vz-zM?si=GU7Zs-K567HGhDLl |
|---|---|
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | Status: Currently Closed. The facility has transitioned from a public museum to an administrative office; however, it remains the nodal site for organizing state-level Science Day events and "EduSAT" educational broadcasts. |
| Artifacts | Outdoor Pre-historic (Dinosaur) life-size models (largely weathered), and original industrial pollution demonstration models. |
| Highly Descriptive | No (Currently inacti |
| Contact Details |
0866-2414777 +91 83329 94161 |
| Email ID | apcost@rediffmail.com |