District Science Centre, Purulia — Local services in West Bengal

In order to develop Scientific Awareness and to create, inculcate and sustain scientific attitude and temper amongst the students and common people, National Council of Science Museums (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) established District Science Centre, Purulia in the year 1982 at the North side of beautiful ‘Saheb Bandh’. The main objective of the centre is to popularize science through fun. Exhibition Galleries At present the centre has following 4 permanent galleries and a science park.

Wealth of Purulia: The 186 sq. meter gallery, with 30 interactive exhibits, depicts the wealth of Purulia in the field of Human Resource, Forest Resource, Small Scale Industry and Mineral Resource. There is also a Quiz Corner to back it up all. Popular Science Gallery: The popular science gallery has 40 hands-on interactive exhibits explaining different scientific principles. Science in this gallery is full of excitement all around.

Fun Science Gallery: The Fun Science gallery at DSC Purulia comprises fun-filled, hands-on exhibits that allow the visitors to learn the basics of science through a process of interactivity and discovery. Children’s Gallery: This gallery is specially designed for the children aged between 4 and 11 years and all the exhibits are participatory in nature. Science Park: A life size model of a Dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus rex, greets visitors at the entrance of a lush green one acre Science Park. The park contains an array of 40 interactive exhibits dealing with some fundamental principles of science. There are also some animals like Python, Rabbit, Monkey etc. and some exhibits on Solar Energy in the Science Park. Mobile Science Exhibition:A mobile Science Exhibition bus with 24 fascinating science models entirely mounted on Museo Bus carries messages of science to the rural schools throughout Purulia and adjacent districts.

Educational Activities:The centre organizes science fair, science seminar, science drama competition, science quiz, popular science lecture, Vacation Hobby Camp, Computer awareness programme, commemoration of important days/events etc. for school children. The centre also organizes Teachers’ Training Programme for Teachers. Special Demonstration:The Centre conducts various science shows every day for general public and students. The shows include Taramandal show (Planetarium show), 3-D Science Show, Unexpected Science show, Science Magic & Miracle Show, Super Cool Bodies Show, Science Demonstration Lecture, Sky Observation and Bird watching. These shows, full with demonstrations, present a fascinating science thereby making learning of science a...

A science museum is a museum devoted primarily to science. Older science museums tended to concentrate on static displays of objects related to natural history, paleontology, geology, industry and industrial machinery, etc. Modern trends in museology have broadened the range of subject matter and introduced many interactive exhibits. Many if not most modern science museums – which increasingly refer to themselves as science centres or "discovery centres" – also emphasize technology, and are therefore also technology museums.

The mission statements of science centres and modern museums vary, but they are commonly places that make science accessible and encourage the excitement of discovery. Museums that brand themselves as science centres emphasize a hands-on approach, featuring interactive exhibits that encourage visitors to experiment and e In India, the National Council of Science Museums runs science centres at several places including Delhi, Bhopal, Nagpur and Ranchi. There are few private Science Centres as well, noted among them are Birla Science Museum and The Science Garage...

Awesome place for kids to learn about science and have fun.Nice ,clean and most valuable place for students to know about science. It has 3D shows and other shows throughout the year. Important concepts in science have been beautifully explained and even demonstrated. It also enriches one's knowledge about the history and culture of Chhota Nagpur area. A new gallery on “Life Science” was inaugurated on July 14, 2016 by Dr. Mriganka Mahato, MP, Purulia.I suggest every parents to visit with yours children. tickets start at Rs 15. Dinosaur park is a great addition. It's a learning experience for everyone. The park area is nice to sit and relax with greenery around. Vacation Science Camps, Science Lecture, Science Festival, Science Seminar, Science Drama, Teachers’ Training Programme, Science Demonstration Lecture, Science Film Show, Science Quiz, Taramandal, Science Shows, Liquid Nitrogen Show, Mobile Science Exhibition, Creative Ability, Nature Study, Sky Observation, Bird Watching, Community Festivals, Temporary Exhibition and Sky...