Admission Fee: Rs.15/- general, Rs.30 for Space Theatre and Rs.10/- for Time Machine. Students are offered heavy discounts if they come in a group of 50.

How to Reach: Local buses, mini buses and metered taxis are readily available from various parts of the city. You can also avail local trains from Sealdah and disembark at Bidhan Nagar station. From Bidhan Nagar station, there are shared auto rickshaws as well as metered taxis.

Photography / Video charges: Nil.

Nearest Railway Station: Sealdah Junction. Bidhan Nagar in case of suburban local trains.

Nearest Metro Station: Dum Dum.

Nearest Functional Metro Station: Dum Dum.

Nearest International Airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.

Time required for sightseeing: About Two and half hours minimum to an all day affair, complete with picnic.

Kolkata was the first city in India, which embraced Western thought and became more Europeanized than any other city in India, courtesy the British influence. Ever since India attained independence from the British colonial rule, the Government of India was hell-bent on popularizing the concept of scientific temper among the populace. India then, was a poor underdeveloped country and the only way it could become prosperous was by imbibing a scientific bent of mind.

With this noble intention, a task force was created and as per its recommendations, a series of Science centers and museums were set up all over India. The Science City in Kolkata is one of the most spectacular Science Museum in the country. The sheer enormity of the Science City baffles the first time visitor. On hindsight, one may say that the Science City is a befitting tribute to Kolkata's contribution to the world of Science, coutesy Meghnad Saha, Satyen Bose and others of their ilk.

Once you enter the sylvan surroundings of the Science City, you are greeted with beautifully landscaped expanse interspersed with equally gorgeous flower gardens. The real excitement begins once you enter the ground floor which is where you come across real life scientific experiences like Energy Ball, Tornado, Quick Sand, Ocean Waves and so on. For instance, consider the Quick Sand phenomenon wherein you will experience the ground beneath your shift, just like an earthquake.

After successfully navigating the Ground Floor, its time for optical illusions and you encounter the aquatic world of fishes as well as the mysterious world of insects. As far as the aqua world is concerned, a bewildering variety of aquariums showcases some of the world's most exotic fishes in a near natural environment.

For the intrepid thrill seekers, there is the adrenalin pumping Time Machine which takes you on a voyage to outer space. Not satisfied, there is plenty more in store. For instance, there is an artificial Jurassic Park where incredible life size Dinosaurs gnaw and guffaw to the utter amazement of the general public. And last but not the least, a great way to wind up your experience at Science City is by hopping on to the rope way and as your cabin its upward ascent and ultimately reaches the highest point, you remain in suspended animation. The majestic sweep of the Science and the panoramic vistas of the bustling Salt Lake skyline appears like one glittering fairy tale world.

Ideally, Science City is a good whole-day-affair kind of a destination and is much preferred by stressed out Kolkatans who come here to rejuvenate with family and children. As far as food and beverages are concerned, there are quality Food Courts located at strategic points.

The Science City is a remarkable place for budding scientists as it is with the elderly lot. A whole new world of science and technology opens up in front of your naked eyes; Memories of which linger on for a lifetime.

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