About Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre
Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre is a science museum and panorama centre located on Pehowa Road in Thanesar, Kurukshetra, Haryana. Developed by the National Council of Science Museums under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, it was inaugurated in 2001. It is notable for its 34-foot high cylindrical panorama depicting episodes from the Mahabharata war, along with interactive science galleries, a science park and a 3D theatre.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large cylindrical panorama hall with a 360-degree painting and diorama depicting 18 episodes of the Mahabharata battle, accompanied by narration and lighting effects. The complex also includes indoor interactive science galleries on physics, biology and fun science, an outdoor science park with hands-on exhibits, a 3D film theatre, exhibition halls and landscaped grounds. The setting is institutional and educational, suitable for families and student groups.
Key highlights
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34-foot high cylindrical panorama of the Mahabharata war with sound and light effects
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Interactive science galleries with hands-on exhibits
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Outdoor Science Park with working models and play-based learning exhibits
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3D theatre show
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Exhibits on life sciences, physics and emerging technologies