Gujarat Science City

Gujarat Science City is a state-run science park of about 107 acres on Science City Road in Sola, north-west Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is aimed at families and school groups and works best as a long half-day outing. The campus holds several separate attractions. The Hall of Science has interactive exhibits on physics, everyday technology and scientific principles, and the Hall of Space presents space exploration themes. The Energy Park teaches about renewable and conventional energy through outdoor displays and models. The Aquatic Gallery is a large aquarium with tunnels and tanks, and the Robotic Gallery shows humanoid and industrial robots performing demonstrations. An IMAX 3D theatre screens science and nature films, and in the evening a musical fountain show draws crowds to the central lawn. Visitors usually buy a campus ticket and then pay for individual galleries. Pricing at the time of listing is INR 50 for campus entry plus INR 20 for the Hall of Science, Hall of Space and Energy Park, with the Aquatic Gallery costing INR 200, and children paying INR 5. The park is generally open Tuesday to Sunday from about 10:30AM to 7:30PM, and visitors should verify the weekly closing day before travelling. A full visit takes three to five hours, and those who want to see the IMAX film and fountain show should plan to stay into the evening. Weekday mornings are the quietest, since school groups tend to arrive mid-morning and weekends are very busy. The campus is large and walking is involved, so comfortable shoes and water are useful. Science City is about 30 minutes by taxi from central Ahmedabad, and the official website lists exhibits, show times and current ticket details.