Kolkata Science City : Ropeway Cable Car View

Address: J.B.S Haldane Avenue, Mirania Gardens, East Topsia, Topsia, Kolkata, West Bengal 700046, India.

Wikipedia describe Science City, Kolkata as the largest science centre in the Indian subcontinent under National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is at the crossing of Eastern Metropolitan Bypass and J B S Haldane avenue, Kolkata. It is considered by some people as the most distinguished landmark in post-independence Kolkata . Saroj Ghose, the first director general of NCSM, who is credited with having conceptualised this centre in 1997.[6] This centre was inaugurated by two parts: the ‘Convention Centre Complex’ was unveiled on 21 December 1996 by Paul Jozef Crutzen in presence of the then chief minister Jyoti Basu and the whole centre was opened by the then prime minister Inder Kumar Gujral on 1 July 1997. On 10 January 2010, prime minister of India, Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone for the second phase of Science City in presence of the then chief minister of West Bengal, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee.

The Space theatre is an important part of the science city and there are many shows that are held during the day. There is a Dynamotion Hall which provides hands-on and interactive exhibits on different topics of science. Earth Exploration hall in science city provides you with a better overview of our planet. The evolution park is a theme tour of 1300 square meter covering 7 large walk-through dioramas with 71 prehistoric robotic animals, 26 dinosaurs and 140 early plant models. It shows the story of the evolution of life and also tells about the extinct species. There is another Maritime centre which depicts the maritime history of India. A science park in the outdoors is a major attraction for the kids.