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Bengaluru is a great learning hub for the arts and the sciences. It is home to many of the most famous educational institutions and centers in India.A magnet to many of India's youth, this garden city boasts of many museums, galleries and centres for learning. This book contains a list of the places that serve as highlights to the scientific scenario in the city. It aims to serve as a guide to those interested in exploring these science hotspots in the city. So get going, and bring out the science geek in you! HAPPY EXPLORING!

#1 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE

#2 VISVESVARAYA MUSEUM

#3 J.N PLANETARIUM




INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public institute for research and higher education in science, engineering, design, and management. It is a premier scientific research institute in India and has been ranked first in the 'university' and 'overall' category for the last three consecutive years in the NIRF rankings (by the Government of India). It is located in Bangalore, India, and was established in 1909 with active support from Jamsetji Tata and Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. It is also locally known as the "Tata Institute".

Friday 2:30-5:00 PM 7 km from Majestic bus stand Reach platform number 22 from where almost all city buses come to the Institute. 7 km from city station Take a bus via Majestic or prepaid taxis for Rs. 150 approx. 35 km from Airport Take a shuttle bus to the Institute or prepaid taxis.

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DEPARTMENTS Division of Biological Sciences Division of Chemical Sciences Division of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Sciences Division of Interdisciplinary Research Division of Mechanical Sciences Division of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Centres under the Director Autonomous centres and institutes



Why should you visit? The Indian Institute of Science is one of the premier institutions in the country. Visiting the university and imbibing its environment will inspire any young student who is interested in science and has the ambition of becoming a scientist. Personally I felt that visit the place gave me first hand exposure to the scientific research happening at the frontiers. While a student at school just has access to his/her textbook and can only possibly imagine what is being taught, it is not possible to indulge oneself in true scientific exploration. Hence, a visit to IISc Bangalore, will infuse a further interest in the student. The open day that is held every year is the day when IISc opens its departments to the public. There are scientific demos, experiments and live exhibits shown on that day. Undergraduates, Post graduates, PhD research scholars and post doctoral fellows give personal explanations and live demos during the course of the day.

Meanwhile for college students, there is an intercollegiate science fest that is held with various quizzes and competitions. Participating in that was another kind of an experience where there was space to interact with various college students with similar interests.

I loved the science fair! I got to talk to astrophysicists and rocket scientists!

The 50 departments in the university showcase concepts and show breakthrough research to the participants. I feel that this is particularly important to students in high school.

SPECIAL EVENTS PRAVEGA- Inter Collegiate Fest IISc Open Day (March 3rd) National Science Day




VISVESVARAYA MUSEUM Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore (VITM), a constituent unit of National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, was established in memory of Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya. A modest building with a built up area of 4000 sq. mtrs., was constructed in the serene surrounding of the Cubbon Park, housing various industrial products.

9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (all days) 5 km from Majestic bus stand Take metro to Cubbon park from Majestic via purple line. 5 km from city station Take metro to Cubbon park from Majestic via purple line.

36 km from Airport Take a shuttle bus to Majestic and metro to the museum.

Rs. 75


How does it work? How is it made? Why is the sky blue? When was it invented? How does it fuction? What is it made of?

Get all your questions answered here, at Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological museum.

EXHIBITS Engine hall- How things work Electro technical Hall Fun Science Hall Space technology gallery Bio technological revolution BEL Hall of Electronics Science for Children Dinosaur Enclave Science on a Sphere



Why should you visit? A visit to this museum could be instrumental in kindling one's interest towards the technological sciences. The various exhibits surprised me and intrigued my mind to ask several questions. The importance of the museum mainly lies in the field of engineering and innovation. Particularly young kids should be encouraged to visit as it will raise many questions and get them intersted in the workng of many "things". I visited once when i Was a third grade and the kids museum was what interested me a lot. The super cool experiments were very enjoyable even if it related to ocmplex scientific concepts. I highly recommend that schools and parents take children for such visits.

The kids science museum was the best. We got to try our hand at some super cool experiments!

SPECIAL EVENTS Star show National Science Day (Feb 28th)




J.N PLANETARIUM Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (JNP) is administered by the Bangalore Association for Science Education (BASE). It is equipped with a large 15.0m dome and a state of the art hybrid projection system installed and commissioned in 2017. JNP has monthly star gazing, monthly science movies, Sky-theatre show every day, viewing of astronomical events etc.

10:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Closed on Monday) 2 km from Majestic bus stand Take metro to Cubbon park from Majestic via purple line. 2km from KBS 1.5km from Beng. Cant 0.5km from Metro Station (Dr. B R Ambedkar Station / Cubbon Park Station) 33 km from Airport Take a shuttle bus to Majestic and metro to the planetarium.

Adults Rs.50 Children(upto 16y) Rs. 30


SHOW TIMINGS DAWN OF SPACE AGE English at 10.30 am Kannada at 11:30 am

Where does the universe begin? What are black holes?

OUR SOLAR SYSTEM Kannada : 2:30 pm English : 12:30 pm

How does an eclipse happen?

STARS (NEW SHOW) Kannada : 3:30 pm English : 4:30 pm & 5:30 pm

Get your questions answered at Jawarhalal Nehru Planetarium.



Why should you visit? The deepest questions always lie in the depths of the universe and the cosmos. Since every human being inherently asks these qusetions by nature, it would be beneficial for anyone who visits the planetarium as they would get some of these questions answered. You can also interact with India's leading astrophysicists at the shows and get inspiration and guidance in the subject.

The special events are the ones that tend to be more important than the regular shows. Great scientists and Professors excelling at the international forum conduct lectures at the planetarium. If you live in Bangalore, it would be useful to keep a tab on these announcements and attend the lectures.

The star gazing session was amazing. The scientists were willing to answer all our questions!

SPECIAL EVENTS Kaapi with curiosity lecture series Star Gazing activity (First Sunday) Ask an Astronomer- special Q/A session Movie screenings (Third Sunday) National Science Day (Feb 28th)


For any more details you can visit these websites: www.iisc.ac.in www.taaralaya.org

HAPPY EXPLORING!


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