Discover the National Science Centre, Guwahati (formerly known as the Regional Science Centre, Guwahati), a prominent science museum located in Jawaharnagar, Khanapara. Operating under India's Ministry of Culture, this vibrant destination served as the first science centre established in Northeast India and functions as a essential regional hub for interactive, non-formal science communication. You will find a diverse campus featuring indoor galleries, an outdoor science park with hands-on installations demonstrating physics principles, and thematic learning spaces ideal for experiential learning.
Upon entering the lobby, you can observe Foucault's pendulum, Magdeburg hemispheres, and a dynamic energy ball display. Explore further to encounter fun science and mirror magic galleries, a dedicated children's corner, an aquarium, a butterfly corner, and a mock coal mine gallery. The facility also houses advanced educational features like a 3D theatre, a planetarium showcasing dome shows, and the "Science on a Sphere" visualization system.
Whether you are curious about natural sciences or interactive technology, the centre offers a thoroughly engaging educational experience for travelers exploring Assam.
What to see at Regional Science Centre, Guwahati
- Interactive indoor galleries featuring mirror magic, a mock coal mine, an aquarium, and a butterfly corner
- Outdoor science park packed with hands-on installations exploring principles of physics
- Advanced technological facilities including a planetarium, 3D theatre, and "Science on a Sphere" visualization system
- Entrance lobby showcasing scientific instruments like Foucault's pendulum and Magdeburg hemispheres
- Student-focused Innovation Hub and interactive science demonstration shows
Visiting tips
Plan your trip around the museum's daily operating schedule of 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, keeping in mind that the facility closes on Holi and Diwali.
How long: 2-3 hours · Best time: Morning
How to get there & what’s nearby
Regional Science Centre, Guwahati is easy to reach on Guwahati’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra and Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Guwahati travel guide.
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