Nehru Science Centre is a science museum in Mumbai’s Worli area, with interactive galleries, immersive shows and a six-acre Science Park. You can build a visit around the exhibits, add a show or demonstration, and check current timings and ticket prices before setting out.
- Location: Dr. E. Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai.
- Opening pattern: daily, including Sundays and public holidays; closed on Holi and Diwali.
- General admission: ₹100; some shows and activities have separate tickets.
What the science centre offers
Nehru Science Centre brings together exhibition halls, galleries, immersive shows and outdoor exhibits. It is run under the National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and was established in 1985.
Inside the main building, the Reception Hall is the first gallery. Its exhibits include Rolling Ball Sculpture, Rising Arc, Planetary Motion, Vortex and Lazy Seesaw. Other galleries cover topics such as sound and hearing, light and sight, aviation and space, evolution, technology heritage, and nuclear power.
The six-acre Science Park has interactive exhibits about energy, mechanics and perception, alongside railway engines, tram cars, aircraft and an electric power generator. The centre also runs educational programmes and a mobile science exhibition, and has an auditorium with seating for 300 people as well as a conference hall.
Planning time for exhibits and galleries
A half-day is a useful amount of time to set aside for a visit. Start with the Reception Hall, then choose galleries that match your interests before heading to the Science Park.
If you want to include a show or demonstration, plan that around your gallery visit. The centre offers Science Odyssey, a 3D Science Show and a Sparkling High Voltage Demonstration; ticket prices are separate from general admission. Check the official site before you go for current show schedules and details.
The Science Park adds outdoor exhibits to the indoor galleries, so allow time for both if you want a broader look at the centre. The visit can also fit into a one-day Mumbai route starting from Dadar.
How do you get to Nehru Science Centre from Dadar?
You can reach Nehru Science Centre by train, bus, taxi or private vehicle. The centre is about a 17-minute drive from Hotel Amigo. For a visit focused on its galleries and Science Park, Hotel Amigo rooms offer a place to stay in Mumbai.
The centre’s directions identify Mahalaxmi on the Western Railway and Byculla on the Central Railway as nearby railway stations. It is about 1 km from Mahalaxmi station or Worli Naka, and the nearest bus stop is Jijamata Nagar.
Bus routes include 50, 80 (Ltd.), 82 (AC), 124 (AC), 154, 164 (AC), 165, 168 and 351. For more context on local connections, Mumbai public transport from Dadar is a natural starting point for planning your journey.
Tickets, timings and visitor facilities
The centre is open daily from 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM, including Sundays and public holidays, and is closed on Holi and Diwali. The ticket counter is open from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM. Hours and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.
General visitor prices include ₹100 for centre admission, ₹100 for Science Odyssey, ₹50 for the 3D Science Show, ₹40 for the Sparkling High Voltage Demonstration, ₹50 for Science Park-only admission, ₹30 for Science on a Sphere and ₹70 for the Motion Simulator.
Two packages combine admission with activities: ₹170 for the Science Centre and Science Odyssey, or ₹250 for the Science Centre, Science Odyssey, Science on a Sphere and 3D show, with one show free. Parking costs ₹40 for a two-wheeler, ₹80 for a four-wheeler and ₹120 for a bus.
Who may enjoy a visit
The centre’s range of galleries and hands-on exhibits makes it suitable for visitors interested in science, technology and learning through demonstrations. Families can choose from galleries on subjects such as light, sound, aviation and space, while the Science Park offers exhibits on energy, mechanics and perception.
There are options for a shorter visit focused on a few galleries or a half-day that includes the park and a show. The centre’s educational programmes and mobile science exhibition are additional parts of its wider science-learning offer.
FAQs
Where is Nehru Science Centre?
It is on Dr. E. Moses Road in Worli, Mumbai.
How long should you allow for a visit?
A half-day is a useful guide, especially if you plan to see both the galleries and the Science Park.
Can you visit on Sundays?
Yes. The centre is open on Sundays and public holidays, but it closes on Holi and Diwali.
Are shows included with general admission?
Several shows and activities have separate prices, while package tickets combine centre admission with selected attractions.