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   SCIENCE CITY



Science City, the largest science centre in the sub-continent, under the National Council of Science Museums (the apex body of science museums/centres in India), consists of two facilities, the Science Centre and the Convention Centre.

   THE CONVENTION CENTRE


The Convention Centre complex comprises the Grand Theatre (2232 seating capacity), one Mini Auditorium (392 seating capacity) and a Seminar hall building with 11 halls ranging from 15 to 100 seating capacity, indoor (270sq.m.) and open air exhibition ground (20000 sq. m). The auditoria’s and the seminar halls are fully air-conditioned. The Convention Centre of Science City is the most sought after destination for conventions, meetings and cultural programmes.

   THE SCIENCE CENTRE
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The Science Centre complex comprises Space Odyssey, Dynamotion, Evolution Theme Park, Maritime Centre and a Science Park. The Space Odyssey houses India’s first Large Format Film Theatre, Time Machine, 3-D Vision Theatre, Mirror Magic and exhibits on space science, motion, electricity and virtual reality. The Dynamotion Hall has a Butterfly Corner, Aquaria, an exposition on giant robotic insects and host of interactive exhibits on science & technology for both education and entertainment of the visitors.




  Location   At the crossing of Eastern Metropolitan   Bypass and Park Circus. USICON
  Time to Visit   9A.M.-9 P.M.
  Preferred Timings   Preferred Timings
  Admission Fee   There is an general entrance fee. Separate fee is charged for entry to the Space Theatre   and for Time Machine.
  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.
  Nearest Railway Station   Sealdah Junction. Bidhan Nagar in case of suburban local trains.
  Nearest 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.
  Nearby Tourist   Attractions   Nalban Boating Complex, Swabhumi, Nicco Park

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