The Vishweshwariah Industrial and Technological Museum is one of the popular museums in Bangalore. The museum is under the direct administration of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Established in 1962, this museum has presently become one of the highly frequented tourist destinations in Bangalore.
The Vishweshwariah Industrial and Technological Museum is conveniently located on Kasturba Road in Bangalore. Actually situated in the premises of the Cubbon Park, the museum also has many other attractions in close vicinity. The presence of many stately buildings near the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum in Bangalore has enhanced the importance of the place to a great deal. The museum is easily accessible from the Bangalore City Railway Station as well as from the Bangalore Bus Station.
The Vishweshwariah Industrial and Technological Museum at Bangalore, houses articles and items, which are closely related to science and technology. There are various aspects of science and technology that are covered in the museum. The compound of the museum has a steam engine and an airplane as exhibits. The museum has been divided into five galleries and each gallery has some unique exhibits. The first gallery of the museum, 'Electro Technic', was made available to the public in 1965. The five galleries are as follows:
- Kimbe Paper Metals Gallery
- Childrens' Science Gallery
- Engine Hall
- Popular Science Gallery
- Electronic Technology Gallery
Each of the artifacts that are displayed in the museum has an explanation attached to it. This museum is specially beneficial to the children and students as they
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come to know more about the scientific and technological developments that are taking place all across the globe. There are also various exhibits that are related to electronics, motor power, telecommunications, computational devices, aviation and other aspects of science in the Vishweshwariah Industrial and Technological Museum of Bangalore.
Various types of activities are also carried out at the museum for the adults as well as for the children. The convention center at the museum is used for hosting various seminars and programs. Some of the activities that are carried out at the museum are as follows:
- Sky Observation Program
- Taramandal Show
- Computer Fair
- Science Demonstration Show
- Science Quiz Contest
- Creative Ability Center
- Southern India Science Fair
- Student's Science Seminar
- Popular Science Lecture
- Science Drama Competition
Nominal fees are charged from the visitors of the museum. For general visitors the charge is Rs 15/-, while for students or organized groups, the charge is Rs 7/-. There are separate charges for the various shows that are hosted in the museum. Tourists can visit the museum from 1000 hrs to 1800 hrs daily except on Diwali and Ganesh Chaturthi.
Vishweshwariah Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore can be contacted at the following address:
Vishweshwariah Industrial and Technological Museum
Kasturba Road,
Bangalore-560001,
India
Ph. No. 9180 22864114
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