Digha Science City
| Place | Midnapore |
|---|---|
| State | West Bengal |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1997 |
| Museum Type | Science / Technology / Interactive |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | New Digha, SH 57, Midnapore, West Bengal 721463 |
| Visiting Time | 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM (Daily Open on all days except Dol Jatra and Kali Puja.) |
| Entry Fee | ₹40 (General Visitors) ₹10-20 (Students/Groups) Additional fees apply for specific shows (3D, Tara |
Museum Introduction
Inaugurated on August 31, 1997, the center was established by the Government of India to propagate scientific knowledge to tourists, students, and rural communities. It blends interactive learning with entertainment, serving as a major center for educational tourism along the Bay of Bengal coast.
General Collections
The center features several thematic galleries with hands-on exhibits covering physical sciences, life sciences, and reflections. It includes an outdoor Science Park with large-scale interactive models and a dedicated National Science Camp for student residential programs.
Unique Historical Collections
Jurassic Park with Light & Sound Show: A distinctive prehistoric park featuring life-sized, animated dinosaur models that move and emit sound to educate visitors on the Mesozoic era.
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/eXmvLUInUmo?si=ziKdj1PsY3wDXF7y |
|---|---|
| Video Courtesy | Digha Science Centre YT Channel |
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | The center is unique for its National Science Camp facility, which includes dormitories allowing students to stay overnight for intensive science-related workshops and observation programs. |
| Artifacts | Digital Planetarium (Taramandal); High-powered telescopes for sky observation; 3D Theatre; Interactive exhibits like "Whispering Dishes" and "Centrifugal Swings" in the Science Park. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 3220 266360 |
| Email ID | dscdigha@gmail.com |