icon
icon
All filters
Home > Attraction > Museum and art gallery > Kochi

Kerala State Science and Technology Museum and Priyadarsini Planetarium

Kochi , India
Wishlist
Museum
Category
Museum
duration
Duration
2 - 3 Hours
M-Ticket
M-Ticket
Accepted
donations
Accepts
Donations
parking
Parking
Available
Water
Water
Available
Tour Guide
Tour
Guide
elevator
Elevator
Available
staircase
Staircase
Available
Couple
Couple
Friendly
Baby
Baby
Friendly
restroom
Restroom
Available
Lounge
Lounge
Available
Play Area
Play Area
Available
Locker
GiftShop
Available
MedKit
MedKit
Available
CCTV
CCTV
Available
security
Security
Available
dustbin
Dustbin
Available
Adult
Adult
15 INR
Child
Child
10 INR
MobileCam
MobileCam
FREE
Camera
Camera
FREE
VideoCam
VideoCam
FREE

Overview

The Kerala State Science & Technology Museum is an autonomous organization designed to serve as a dynamic medium of science communication for the public and inculcating a sense of inquiry and scientific temperament in the minds of the young. The museum has galleries on electricity, electronics, power and motion mechanics with more than 300 exhibits, galleries on Popular Science, Mathematics, Auto mobile, Bio-medical Engineering, Computer and Solar energy, Priyadarsini Planetarium, Science Park, a Mobile Science Exhibition Unit, a Play Park with Educational playing devices, Energy Park, 3D theatre, Edusat Talk Back, Terminal, Energy ball, Motion simulator with 6 degrees of freedom and Laserium & Water fountain etc. A well equipped library is an important attraction of this museum.

Kerala State Science & Technology Museum is very popular among School, College and University students and general public. It also organizes science and technology awareness classes on a regular basis for students. Resource persons from the field of Engineering, Mathematics, Theoretical and Applied Science, Astronomy, Environment Sciences and other related areas are invited not only from Trivandrum but also from other parts of the state as well as from outside the state. Quiz competition in science & technology for school and college students are being held regularly.

History


Science and Technology Museum was established in 1984, the Kerala State Science & Technology Museum, is an autonomous organisation, setup by the Government of Kerala, to serve as a dynamic medium of science communication for the public and for inculcating a sense of inquiry and scientific temperament in the minds of the young. This is also a study cum recreation centre and an important tourist attraction.The prestigious project of the Museum, PRIYADARSINI Planetarium was also made functioning in1994. A Children’s Science Park and Mobile Science Exhibition unit were opened to the public in 1997 and 1999 respectively. Later on, Computer Gallery and Solar energy gallery were also opened. A Play park with thirteen playing devices was opened in 2005. Energy Park, 3D Theatre, Digital Weighing Machine, Edusat Talk Back Terminal, Energy Ball are the other attractions of the Museum

Attractions

  1. Museum, Gallery & Park: Timing: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Ticket Rates: Adults Rs.25/- per head, Children/Students:  rs.15/- per head
  2. Planetarium: Timing: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Ticket Rates | Adults Rs75/- per head Children/Students: Rs.40/- per head
  3. First Hybrid Planetarium in India with ta tilted dome.
  4. Provision for projecting starry night sky of any location on Earth at any point of time using high versatile Opto mechanical projector.
  5. The biggest projection screen in South India surpassing all the Cinema theatres, dome theatres and Planetariums.
  6. Provision for projecting latest updates on Astronomical Science including photographs.
  7. Suitable for presenting live Astronomy classes as well as edutainment film shows.


  • Thrillarium(6D Theatre): Timing: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Ticket Rates: Adults Rs.30/- per head Children/Students: Rs.20/- per head
  • 3D Theatre: Timing: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Ticket Rates: Adults Rs.25/- per head Children/Students: Rs.15/- per head
  • Laserium & Fountain: Timing: 7.00 pm |Ticket Rates: Adults Rs 30/- per head Children/Students: Rs.20/- per head
  • Night Sky Observation: Only on Thursdays & Fridays | Ticket Rates: Adults Rs.20/- per head Children/Students: Rs.15/- per head
  • Night sky observatory: Night sky observation with fully automatic 11” telescope is arranged for Public on all Thursdays and Fridays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The visitors can observe planets, Nebulae and stars etc through this telescope. (If the sky is clear).
  • Telescopes:  11” Autotracking Telescopes with GPS facility is available for night sky observation. Facilities for astrophotography is also available
  • Ham Radio Station: A Ham Radio Station is one of the most effective communication system for disaster management during natural calamities like flood, Tsunami, earthquake, Landslides etc. A Ham Radio station is made available for the public to see how it works as well as to interact through Licensed Hams on all Thursday and Friday. For the interested public museum conducts short term cour.

Things to carry


ID Card
ID Card
Camera
Camera
Suitable for All
Selfiestick
Suitable for All
Sunglasses
Suitable for All
Medicine
Suitable for All
Sunscreen
Suitable for All
Power Bank

Things not allowed


Suitable for All
Alcohol
Camping
Edible
Suitable for All
Weapons
Suitable for All
Pets
Suitable for All
Skates
Suitable for All
Smoking
Suitable for All
Plastic Bag

Operational Hours

January to December
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Last Admission 04:30 PM

Redemption Process

  • Upon completing your reservation, anticipate receiving a comprehensive email and SMS containing booking details. Present your SMS or booking confirmation email at the reception counter during check-in.
  • Access your booking information easily by logging into your account on Explorebees.com and navigating to the "Active Bookings" page in the dashboard.

Environmental Note: In the spirit of environmental consciousness, please refrain from printing unless explicitly specified. Let's be mindful of our impact— trees have feelings too!

Cancellation Policy

  • Unforeseen Circumstances : This activity requires good weather. In cases of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions leading this activity cancellations, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • Refund Process : Refunds will be credited to the original booking payment source within 10 business days, and cash refunds will not be issued

Learn more about cancellations

No reviews yet please log in to review

Login to Continue
Email *
Password *
Show Password