Welcome to Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai
Nehru Science Centre is among the four National level Science Museums in NCSM, working as the Western Zone Headquarters with four science centres in Nagpur, Bhopal, Dharampur and Goa under its umbrella caters to the people in the Western part of India. As a part of its activities, the Centre organizes regular extensive science education programmes, activities and competitions for the benefit of the common people and students in particular.
Nehru Science Centre is visited by over 700,000 people every year who experience and enjoy the basic principles and marvels of science & technology. Situated on Dr. E. Moses Road, Mumbai – 400018, in between Worli Naka and Mahalaxmi Railway Station and spread over 14 acres of land, the Centre provides a natural and free environment for students to learn, familiarize and spend creative holidays and for professionals in the field of science education to have a glimpse of innovations in science education. Close to 1,20,000 school children alone participate in the activities of the Centre.
Nehru Science Centre incorporates innovative ways to communicate science to enthuse, entertain, initiate, excite and bring the developments of science & technology to the doorstep of common people for prosperity, awareness, and improving the quality of life. The centre attempts to enhance public understanding of science and spread scientific literacy.
Online & Offline Vacation Creative Science Workshops
Visit the Travelling Exhibition on 'Vaccines: Injecting Hope'
The exhibition intends to help people understand what is underpinning the current work to hunt for a vaccine for COVID-19 and other diseases and the content educates, informs, and enables audiences to make choices after visiting the exhibitions. To do that, we provide context – where did viruses come from, how did we first discover and understand the nature of viruses, how can we fight them and what can we as individuals do to prevent the spread? It also highlights global issues through a series of programmes & events, digital and learning resources, etc. for enhanced public engagement and understanding of the vaccines.
The exhibition was Inaugurated on 10th February 2024 by Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Chancellor, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Chairman, Rajiv Gandhi Science & Technology Commission, Former Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission in the august presence of Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala, Director, Dept. of General Surgery and Minimal Access Surgical Sciences, Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Prof. Emeritus, B.Y.L Nair Hospital, Ms. Alison Barrett MBE, Director India, British Council, British High Commission, New Delhi, Ms. Helen Jones, Director of Global Engagement, Science Museum, London, Ms. Philomena Gibbons, Associate Director, Transition & Legacy, Wellcome Trust, London and other distinguished guests at the Nehru Science Centre, Dr. E. Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai-400018.
The Exhibition will remain open till 28th July 2024 at Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai
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Notice
- The gallery “Hall of Nuclear Power” is closed for renovation. Inconvenience deeply regretted.
- The Gallery ‘Machined to Think’ is currently closed due to major renovation. Inconvenience deeply regretted.
Upcoming Events
- Test Your Experimental Skills – Level 1
- Vacation Creative Science Workshops
2nd May to 7th June 2024 - Exhibition on Vaccines: Injecting Hope
– From 10th February to 28th July 2024 - Zero Shadow Day celebration
15th May 2024
Opening Hours
The Science Centre is open to the public every day including Sundays and public holidays throughout the year, except for two days, i.e. Holi and Diwali.
Opening hours: 09.30 hrs. to 18.00 hrs.
Ticket Counter Timing: 09.30 hrs. to 17.30 hrs.