District Science Centre

Updated June 11, 2025

Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centre

## District Science Centre (Vellore): what it is and what you’ll actually find inside

District Science Centre in Sathuvachari, Vellore (Tamil Nadu) is a government-established science centre under the Tamilnadu Science & Technology Centre (TNSTC), Department of Higher Education, Government of Tamil Nadu. It was opened to the public on 25 January 2011. Science and Technology Centre

The centre is structured as multiple “Halls of Science,” designed around hands-on, participatory learning rather than a “look-don’t-touch” museum format. Science and Technology Centre

### Location (as provided)
– Address: W5P7+V8P, Phase 1, Sathuvachari, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632009, India
– Coordinates: 12.9373372, 79.1633007

### Official contact (TNSTC)
– District Science Officer (Vellore): Dr. Kalaignar Karunanidhi District Science Centre, Sathuvachari, Vellore – 632 009
– Phone: +91 416 2252297
– Email: [email protected] Science and Technology Centre

## Core galleries and halls of science

TNSTC describes the Vellore District Science Centre as having four halls: Physical Science, Hall of Discovery, Environment, and Industry. Science and Technology Centre

### Physical Science Gallery (ground floor)
– This gallery is intended for learning “fundamental basic science” through participation and interaction. Science and Technology Centre
– A highlighted exhibit is the “Energy Ball” display, described as a central exhibit that demonstrates conversion of energy through moving balls along paths. Science and Technology Centre

### Hall of Discovery (first floor)
– Described as being designed to help visitors “understand and learn science with joy and fun.” Science and Technology Centre

### Environment Gallery (second floor)
– TNSTC states the Environment Gallery includes 18 exhibits. Science and Technology Centre
– The “main highlights” are described as the life-supporting zones of the world. Science and Technology Centre

### Industry Gallery (third floor)
– TNSTC states the Industry Gallery includes 20 exhibits. Science and Technology Centre
– The gallery is described as focusing on leather-technology-related themes, including models of machines involved in leather technology. Science and Technology Centre
– TNSTC also notes that 3D immersive projection movies are used to present scientific themes. Science and Technology Centre

## Shows and additional experiences listed by TNSTC

In addition to the four main halls, the TNSTC page lists the following items as part of the visitor offering at the centre:
– 3D Science Show
– Miniature Nuclear Gallery
– Digital Planetarium Science and Technology Centre

(Those are listed by name on TNSTC’s District Science Centre – Vellore page; specific daily show schedules are not provided on that page.) Science and Technology Centre

## On-site facilities mentioned by TNSTC

TNSTC describes the basement floor as including:
– Offices
– A library
– A seminar hall with 150-seat capacity
– A conference hall Science and Technology Centre

## Programs and activities (as listed)

TNSTC lists these activity headings for the centre:
– Meet Your Scientist
– Night Sky Observation
– Live Science Demo
– Meet Your Medical Expert Science and Technology Centre

## Visiting hours and closure days

### Opening days
TNSTC states the centre is open on:
– Weekdays, including Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays Science and Technology Centre

### Closed only on
TNSTC lists closures on:
– Pongal
– Republic Day
– Independence Day
– Gandhi Jayanthi Science and Technology Centre

### Visiting hours
– 10:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Science and Technology Centre

## Ticket prices (TNSTC fee structure)

TNSTC publishes a specific fee line for Dr. Kalaignar Karunanidhi District Science Centre – Vellore – 632009:

– Package (Science Centre and 3D)
– Adult: Rs. 30
– Child: Rs. 20
– Science Centre (Entry only)
– Adult: Rs. 20
– Child: Rs. 10
– Enquiry phone (fees page): (0416) 2253297 Science and Technology Centre

## Notes on data freshness

– The operational details above (hours, closure days, and fees) are taken from TNSTC’s official website pages for the Vellore District Science Centre and TNSTC fee structure. Science and Technology Centre

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