North Bengal Science Centre

North Bengal Science Centre is a science museum in Matigara, Siliguri, West Bengal, operated by the National Council of Science Museums under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Established in 1997, it features interactive galleries on physics, life sciences and technology, a digital planetarium, 3D theatre, science park and nature trail. Located near Dagapur, it serves as a major educational and recreational attraction for students and families in North Bengal.

Visitors can expect an interactive science centre spread over indoor galleries and outdoor parkland. Inside are hands-on exhibits on physics, optics, life sciences and technology, plus a digital planetarium and 3D theatre for science films. Outside is a Science Park with large working models, a butterfly garden and nature trail. The setting is educational and family-oriented with demonstration areas, activity corners and landscaped grounds to explore at a leisurely pace.

Established on 17 August 1997 by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, to promote scientific awareness and science education in the North Bengal region.

Functions as a major educational and recreational centre for students, families and tourists in North Bengal, promoting scientific temper and informal science learning through interactive exhibits and outreach programmes.