This museum is a tribute to Sir M
. Vishweshwaraiah, a statesman who worked untiringly to bring science and technology to the common man.
An airplane and a steam engine are displayed in its compound. Inside there are five galleries, each dedicated to a particular aspect of technology.
Approach the room of electronics and the door opens on its own accord, step in and the lights come on, seat yourself and music fills the room. You can monitor your voice as you speak, and learn how things are made - from motion pictures to alarms.
Timings: 10 am to 5:30 pm
Location: On Kasturba Road, Bangalore - 560 001. Phone: 2286 4563.
The State Archeological Museum (also called Government Museum) is close to the High Court with the same red colour and
architectural style. The original block was designed and built by Colonel Sankey in 1876.
Several wings have been added on in the later years, all of which conform to the parent style. The original collection in the museum belonged to B. L. Rice of the Mysore Gazetteer. Being one of the oldest museums in the country, it has an exquisite collection of coins, sculptures, old paintings, inscriptions and excavated items.
Timings: 10 am to 5 pm . Monday is a holiday. Admission is by tickets.
Location: On Kasturba Road, Bangalore - 560 001.
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Establ
ished in 1989, the Planetarium is a visual delight for children and adults. The sound and light show - "The Sky Theatre Show" about the marvels of the universe, the planets and the solar
system, is designed to be informative and entertaining. The theatre can seat up to two hundred and ten persons.
Entry is restricted to children below 5 years. Tickets are issued half an hour before the show and only two tickets are issued per head. Tickets are priced at Rs 10/- for persons below 16 years and at Rs 15/- for persons above 16 years.
Daily shows: 3:00 pm in Kannada, 4:30 pm in English. The Planetarium is closed on every Monday and second Tuesday of the month.
Location: Near Raj Bhavan.