The Regional Science Centre Dehradun (RSC) is a science park that educates and entertains visitors, especially children. It's a great place to take your kids to learn about science in a fun and interactive way.
The RSC is located inside the Uttarakhand State Council for Science & Technology, Vigyan Dham, near Premnagar . It is easily reachable by bus or shared autos (Vikram). The Dehradun railway station is located at a distance of 13 kms while Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport, 43 kms away.
The RSC is spread over an area of 30,450 square meters, which includes the exclusive Science Park and the RSC building. Within the science park, you can see a life-like dinosaur park and many other fascinating things based on scientific laws, including the musical bar, gravity chair, whispering garden, eco tube, perspective house, birding cage, etc.
The RSC building houses Fun Science Gallery, Himalaya Gallery, Frontiers of Technology Gallery, Innovation Hub, 3D Theater, Auditorium of 200 sitting capacity, Exhibition Hall, Library and Meeting Hall.
Here's a quick guide for visitors:
- Opening hours: The Regional Science Centre is open daily, except Monday, from 10 AM to 5 PM.
- Entry Fee:The entry fee depends on the number of people and activities you want to participate in. For general visitors, the entry only fee is INR 50 and the fee for 3D theatre is INR 35 and INR 25 for Taramandal (a portable planetarium).
- How to reach: The RSC is located at Vigyan Dham, Jhajra, Premnagar, Dehradun. It is easily reachable by bus or shared autos (Vikram).
I hope this helps you plan your visit to the Regional Science Centre Dehradun!