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DISTRICT SCIENCE CENTRE AT VELLORE

Vellore, Tamilnadu, India.

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The Vellore District Science Centre is one of the four centres commissioned as part of the Tamil Nadu Science and Technology centres. The primary goal of the centre is to foster a scientific bent of mind among children and older students through methods of play. The centre has several galleries inside its premises, including ones centred on the subjects of the environment, on leather, and physical sciences. The place also regularly organises summer camps to impart lessons and conduct practical experiments on physics, chemistry, biology and the environmental sciences, as well as, on yoga and psychology.

Suggested time duration

2 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

March to October

Do's & Dont's

  • Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.

  • Don't touch the articafts.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
All Days
10:00 AM 05:45 PM Free Free

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Vellore Bus Stand
3.3 Km 0416-2220552
Vellore Cantonment Railway Station
5.6 KM 0416-224 1072
Vellore Airport
11.8 KM 09500575043

What to Carry

Carry Water Bottle

Suitable For

Adults Elderly Children

Facilities

Toilets Restaurants Lockers

Parking

Parking is Available for 10 Cars

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Vellore 4.6 KM

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Nearest Attractions

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Bagayam hill is a perfect destination for a great time with your dear ones

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Green Thunder Water Theme Park that will help make your stay that little bit more special.

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Distance:20.6 KM
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  Melpadi, Tamilnadu, India

The hill is locally called as Tiruppanmalai, meaning Scared Milk Hill.

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DISTRICT SCIENCE CENTRE AT VELLORE

District Science Centre, Phase 1, Sathuvachari, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

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