Planetarium at Science Centre
Located on the first floor of the Science Centre, the planetarium is a huge spherical auditorium that is mainly used to project extraordinarily wide multi-media shows- much like a glimpse of the entire universe. Visiting this planetarium will give you the opportunity to see the planetary bodies of various stars, moons, planets and milk ways up close! The shows are narrated in three languages- Gujarati, Hindi and English. The dome-shaped ceiling gives a more realistic effect to your journey through space. You are acquainted with celestial bodies, facts and tidbits about their nature and even celestial arrangements of astrological signs!
Timings of Planetarium: The Planetarium is closed on Mondays and public holidays. On Sundays and Tuesdays, the show runs from 11:15 AM to 1:45 PM, and from Wednesdays to Saturdays, the show starts at 2:45 PM and goes on till 5:45 PM.
Art Gallery at Science Centre
The art gallery at the Science Centre in Surat is an art lover's paradise. It is a platform for many up and coming artists who need to showcase their undiscovered talent. A treasure trove of modern and contemporary art, the art gallery here displays masterpieces of renowned as well as novice artists and introduces to the viewer a broad spectrum of talent and creativity.
Timings for art gallery: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, closed on Mondays and public holidays.
Sardar Vallabhai Patel Museum at Science Centre
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum here is a whopping 128 years old and does a great job at preserving and promoting the historical and cultural heritage of our country. The museum houses artefacts that stress visual and living history that aim at reflecting all the facets of an ancient as well as modern civilisation. The museum also celebrates an object of a month, to spread more awareness about the exhibits and bring a fun twist to history.
Timings for Museum: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, closed on Mondays and public holidays.
Diamond Gallery at Science Centre
The Diamond Gallery showcases the complete life cycle of a diamond, from the early stages of mining up until the final stages of polishing and shaping. All this information is compiled in various short films that make understanding the process much easier. A fun character, Hira Kaka, has been introduced in these videos to make the learning fun and gripping. There are many models displayed that show you the physical version of the diamond as it passes through the different stages of production. The Diamond Gallery reiterates the significant role of that India plays, especially Surat, in the diamond industry across the globe. You will be surprised to know that out of every 10 diamonds in the world, 9 diamonds are cut and polished in India!
Timings for Diamond Gallery: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, closed on Mondays and public holidays.
Fun Science at Science Centre
Different principles of Science like Newton?s laws, Barnolie's Principle, Principles of Optics, Electromagnetic Induction, etc. are given a fun twist at the Fun Science so that they are easier to understand. Many of these exhibits involve practical experiments that can easily get through to everyone.
Timings for Fun Science: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, closed on Mondays and public holidays.
Science Centre Ticket Cost
Science Centre + Planetarium + Museum + Diamond Gallery
Above 18 years: INR 1003 - 18 years: INR 65
Science Centre + Museum + Diamond Gallery
Above 18 Years: INR 603 - 18 Years: INR 40
Science Centre + Planetarium + Museum + Diamond Gallery + 3D Show
Above 18 years: INR 1203 - 18 years: INR 80
Planetarium
Above 18 years: INR 503 - 18 years: INR 40
3D Show
Above 18 years: INR 603 - 18 years: INR 40
How to Reach Science Centre
The Science Centre is situated along the City Light Road in Athwa. The nearest railway station is the Surat Railway Station which is 8.5 kms away from the Science Centre, which is a 20-minute drive. You can hail a cab or an auto rickshaw from here which will take you directly to the Science Centre at economical costs. The Surat Bus Stand is also very close to the railhead with a lot of buses plying in and out throughout the day. Taking a bus to the Science Centre will get you there in no time and at very cheap rates.
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