Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum
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About Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum
The Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum is Bengaluru's hands-on science museum, on Kasturba Road at the edge of Cubbon Park. Opened by Jawaharlal Nehru on 14 July 1962 and named after the engineer Sir M. Visvesvaraya, it is a unit of the National Council of Science Museums and draws close to a million visitors a year. Its galleries include the Engine Hall, Space Technology and Dinosaur Alive, with a full-scale replica of the Wright Flyer and a Science on a Sphere display. It is open from 9:30 am to 6 pm every day except Deepavali and Ganesha Chaturthi. General entry has been ₹100 since 1 April 2026, with children under five free, and add-on shows such as the 3D film and Science on a Sphere cost ₹50 each.
Frequently asked questions
What is the entry fee for Visvesvaraya Museum?
₹100 for general visitors from 1 April 2026; children under five enter free. Shows such as the 3D film and Science on a Sphere are ₹50 each.
What are the museum's timings?
9:30 am to 6 pm every day, except Deepavali and Ganesha Chaturthi.
Which metro station is nearest?
Cubbon Park on the Purple Line, about 600 metres away.
Is it good for children?
Yes. It is the city's main hands-on science museum, with working exhibits, a dinosaur gallery and science shows.
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