Shrikrishna Science Centre Patna

Shrikrishna Science Centre

Shrikrishna Science Centre Timings, Entry fees, Route info

Shrikrishna Science Centre is India’s first regional level science centre, and it is only science centre of Bihar which is been established in Patna in 1978. The Shrikrishna Science Centre was named after Dr Shrikrishna Singh the first Chief Minister of Bihar. Science Centre was inaugurated in the year 1978 of 14^th April. Science Centre plays an important role in generating awareness about the “Science education or knowledge”, and attracting people from various states especially students and other people who are interested in science.

Science Centre exhibits various features such as the “Ground Floor” named as “Fun Science Gallery”. And the two top floors where many scientific experiments exhibited. The aspect of Shrikrishna Science Centre is one can easily acquire knowledge through practical demo rather from books. Visitors who visit the Shrikrishna Science Centre says the energy ball demo gives the great pleasure of Knowledge.

Brief  View Of Shrikrishna Science Centre :

• Fun Science Gallery – Ground floor.
• Top Floors – For Experiments (Scientific)
• Energy Ball Demo
• 3D Shows (For 20 Minutes)
• Dinosaurs Park
• The Science Garden
• Other Portraits and Other important aspects of intricate science knowledge.

Shrikrishna Science Centre Opening hours :

10:30 to 6:30 pm

Ticket Counter close at 5:45 pm

Shrikrishna Science Centre Entry Fee :

General Visiter	Rs 25 /- per person
25 or more visitors in a group	Rs 15 /- per person
Students in group	Rs 10 /- per person
Government School Students in group	Rs 5 /- per person
Children below 3 yrs	Free
Physically handicapped	Free

Marvellous places to visit in Patna:

The Patna is a tempting choice to explore all the attractions that this city has to offer, there’s much more to explore beyond the historic landmarks and museums.

1. Bihar Museum:

The Bihar Museum is one of the best places to visit in Patna. This place gives an insight into the history and also the ancient culture of the state. Inside the museum, some artifacts date back to the century-old Patna Museum. Alongside that, there are installed artifacts and information about human history.

Timings: 10:30 AM – 5 PM

Entry Fee: Children: 50rs/-

Adults: 100rs/-

Foreigners: 500rs/-

2. Patna Planetarium:

The Patna Planetarium is considered one of the oldest and largest planetariums in Asia. Reflecting the modern state-of-the-art projection system, and also a well-designed complex with a chic auditorium. Inside the auditorium, there is a wide range of film shows displayed which are relevant to astronomy. This is one of the most famous places in Patna.

Timings: 11 AM – 5:30 PM

Entry Fee: 50 rs/-

3. Patna Museum:

This place is known for holding around 50,000 rare art objects that are worth admiring.

The building showcases the Mughal and Rajput architecture and has many galleries inside its premises.

Timings: 10:30 AM-4:30 PM (Monday closed)

Entry Fee: 15 rs/-

Foreign Tourists: 250 rs/-

4. Japanese Peace Pagoda

The Japanese Peace Pagoda is a 125-foot tall statue that was built by the Buddh Vihar society. This white beautiful stupa is surrounded by greenery and decorated by a pond along with spending time enjoying boating. Around the Stupa, there is a museum on the north bank that includes the artifacts that were found during excavation.

Timings: 10 AM-5 PM

Entry Fee: No entry fee

5. Sanjay Gandhi Botanical Garden:

The botanical garden is also called the Patna Zoo and people can come here with kids to enjoy some exciting things like elephant rides and toy trains.

Timings: 8 AM-5:30 PM

Entry Fee: Adults – 30 rs/-

Kids –10 rs/-

6. Lauriya Nandangarh:

It is famous for the beautifully architectured Ashokan Pillar, this surreal town is located at a distance of 28 km northwest of Bettiah.  At this place, around 40 pillars were built by Emperor Ashoka originally but in the present day, only one pillar exists which is worth visiting.

Entry Fee: No Entry Fee

Timings: Throughout the day

7. Gandhi Ghat:

Gandhi Ghat, a popular religious site located on the banks of the river Ganga is also a prominent tourist spot in Patna as the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were immersed at this place. The main attraction of this beautiful site is the Ganga Aarti in which a group of priests dressed in saffron robes offer prayers with 51 lamps.

Timings: Throughout the day

Entry Fee: No entry fee

8. Golghar:

This enormous structure, located amid the scenic beauty of Patna offers stunning views of the entire city from the top of the granary. It is surely an interesting place to visit in Patna for peace seekers.

Timings: 10 am–5 pm

Entry Fee: No entry fee

9. Patan Devi Mandir:

Patan Devi Temple in Patna is a prominent religious site and is locally known as Maa Patneshwari. Being the oldest temple in Patna, it is quite popular among tourists for its exclusive experiences. The temple is one of the Shakti Peethas and welcomes pilgrims throughout the year.

Timings: Throughout the day

Entry Fee: No entry fee

10. ISKCON Temple:

The ISKCON Temple is a vast structure built through the 2010s. The Radha Krishna idol is often the central focus for many on their trip to this establishment but a memorable destination nonetheless for travelers who want to learn about the regional scene.

Timings: 4:30 AM – 8:30 PM

Entry Fee: No entry fee

How to Reach Sri Krishna science centre Patna :

By Air : Lok Nayak Jaya Prakash Narayan Airport   – 7 kms

By Train :         Patna Jn Railway Station    – 1 kms

By Road :          Mithapur Bus stand   – 6 kms