About Digha Science Centre
Digha Science Centre is a science museum in New Digha, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, operated by the National Council of Science Museums under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Inaugurated on 31 August 1997, it is located near New Digha Sea Beach. The centre features interactive science galleries, a 3D theatre, Taramandal planetarium, Science Park and Jurassic Park with animatronic dinosaurs, aimed at popularizing science among students and tourists visiting the coastal town.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore indoor interactive galleries on physics, life sciences and robotics, watch shows at the 3D Theatre and Taramandal (inflatable planetarium), and walk through the outdoor Science Park with large working science exhibits and Jurassic Park with life-size animatronic dinosaurs. The campus is compact, family-oriented and located close to New Digha Beach, with landscaped grounds, demonstration areas and activity corners for students.
Key highlights
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Interactive science galleries with hands-on exhibits
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3D Theatre show
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Taramandal planetarium show
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Outdoor Science Park with large participatory exhibits
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Jurassic Park with animatronic dinosaurs
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Science demonstration and activity area for students
History of Digha Science Centre
Established by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and inaugurated on 31 August 1997 to promote non-formal science education and scientific awareness among students and tourists in the coastal town of Digha.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is in Kolkata, further road/rail journey required to Digha |
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| By train |