DISTRICT SCIENCE CENTRE
(National Council of Science Museums)
Ministry of Culture,Govt. of India
Kokkirakulam,
Tirunelveli - 627 009
Phone: +91 462 2500256
Welcome To DISTRICT SCIENCE CENTRE
The District Science Centre was opened to the public on 27th February 1987 with a gallery on "Treasures from Ocean" and a Science Park. Soon the Centre became one of the most popular centres in NCSM network with the spontaneous support of the local community.
The aim of the Centre is to popularize science and technology among public and to supplement science education in schools and colleges to foster a spirit of scientific enquiry among the students.
The outreach programmes of the Centre include Community Training Programmes for various cross sections of society such as Teachers’ Training Programme, Rural Science Camp, Workshops, Vacation Hobby Courses, Science Fair, Popular Science Lectures in different facets of science & technology, Science Demonstration Lectures, Commemorative Days, Sky Observation Programmes, Temporary Exhibitions, Science Quizzes, Science Seminars etc.
At present, the Centre has four galleries on the topics ‘Fun Science’, ‘Popular Science’, ‘Electronics’ and a ‘New Wing of Electronics’. The Centre also has a 3D Theatre, Television Studio and Pre-historic Park. The Mirror Magic Corner is an added attraction of the Centre.
The Digital Planetarium of the Centre attracts the visitors to the wonders of Astronomy.
The Centre also operates a Mobile Science Exhibition bus since 1988 which tours to the interiors of Tamil Nadu spreading the message of Science.
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E-tenders are invited from reputed and well experienced civil contractors for Construction of Soak pit and allied works at DSC, Tirunelveli,

E-Tendring for Security, Watch & Ward Services at District Science Centre, Tirunelveli

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Notice : Entry to the Museum is free for the army, navy, air-force and police personnel in uniform and the physically challenged and children below 5 years of age.
Exhibition Hours : 10.00 AM-06.30 PM (w.e.f. 01-07-2018)
Centre is kept open on all the days of the year except on Pongal & Deepavali

Revised entry fee w.e.f. from 01.07.2024

  Public Organised School/College Student group( Pvt. /Aided/ Unaided) Organized Govt. & BPL category on production of valid BPL card
Science Centre Entry fee Rs.30/- Rs.20/- Rs.05/-
3D Film Shows Rs.30/- Rs.15/- Rs.10/-
Digital Planetarium shows Rs.30/- Rs.20/- Rs.10/-
Science Shows Rs.15/- Rs.10/- Rs.05/-