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Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum VITM (VITM) is a museum in Bangalore, India. Its management comes under the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Government of India.
The museum was instituted as part of the centenary celebrations of the engineer-statesman Sir M. Visvesvaraya (1861 - 1962). It was handed over to the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in 1962. In 1978 when National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) was formed, Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum became its southern head quarters. The Council has a chain of 28 centers spread all over India. The objective of the Council is to popularize science through interactive exhibits.
Each floor of this museum is dedicated to a scientific discipline. The 'Engine Hall' exhibits engines of various automobiles, machines used in industry, a jet aircraft engine, and other mechanical devices. The predictability and precision of mechanics is demonstrated by the rolling balls that travel endlessly within metal tracks without an external power source. The 'Electro Technic Gallery' contains interactive electrical exhibits which work on the basic principles of electricity, electronics and communication. The 'Fun Science gallery' exhibits the sciences of sound, optics, fluids and perception. The 'Space Gallery' is about rocket science and the history of space exploration. Biotechnology hall has exhibits on basics of Biotechnology and its applications. The 'Dinosaur alive' has a moving replica of a Spinosaurus. The 'BEL Hall of Electronics' has interesting exhibits on Electronics. 3D films are screened regularly in the 3D theatre. The museum also conducts a mini-planetarium show called 'Taramandal' at regular intervals.This is the only museum in the world other than the Smithsonian Institutions in the US, to have a full scale replica of the 1903 flyer of Wright brothers.
A new gallery named " Science for Children" is opened to the visitors from 30th of April 2007. The gallery houses exhibits that engages children in activities that help them to enjoy science. There is a giant piano over which they can dance to play music. A pin-wall helps the children to make the impression of their body parts on it. There is a virtual game area, where children can play music using virtual instruments. An attractive mural made of coloured beads welcome the visitors to this gallery, which is filled with fun and enjoyment.
The museum attracts close to one million visitors a year.
Scientific, technological and industrial artifacts supported by working models and exhibits designed and fabricated by the museum in its workshop. Library, guide service, lectures Timing: film shows from Tuesdays to Sundays at 1430 hrs and 1530 hrs.
The museum was instituted as part of the centenary celebrations of the engineer-statesman Sir M. Visvesvaraya (1861 - 1962). It was handed over to the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in 1962. In 1978 when National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) was formed, Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum became its southern head quarters. The Council has a chain of 28 centers spread all over India. The objective of the Council is to popularize science through interactive exhibits.
Each floor of this museum is dedicated to a scientific discipline. The 'Engine Hall' exhibits engines of various automobiles, machines used in industry, a jet aircraft engine, and other mechanical devices. The predictability and precision of mechanics is demonstrated by the rolling balls that travel endlessly within metal tracks without an external power source. The 'Electro Technic Gallery' contains interactive electrical exhibits which work on the basic principles of electricity, electronics and communication. The 'Fun Science gallery' exhibits the sciences of sound, optics, fluids and perception. The 'Space Gallery' is about rocket science and the history of space exploration. Biotechnology hall has exhibits on basics of Biotechnology and its applications. The 'Dinosaur alive' has a moving replica of a Spinosaurus. The 'BEL Hall of Electronics' has interesting exhibits on Electronics. 3D films are screened regularly in the 3D theatre. The museum also conducts a mini-planetarium show called 'Taramandal' at regular intervals.This is the only museum in the world other than the Smithsonian Institutions in the US, to have a full scale replica of the 1903 flyer of Wright brothers.
A new gallery named " Science for Children" is opened to the visitors from 30th of April 2007. The gallery houses exhibits that engages children in activities that help them to enjoy science. There is a giant piano over which they can dance to play music. A pin-wall helps the children to make the impression of their body parts on it. There is a virtual game area, where children can play music using virtual instruments. An attractive mural made of coloured beads welcome the visitors to this gallery, which is filled with fun and enjoyment.
The museum attracts close to one million visitors a year.
Scientific, technological and industrial artifacts supported by working models and exhibits designed and fabricated by the museum in its workshop. Library, guide service, lectures Timing: film shows from Tuesdays to Sundays at 1430 hrs and 1530 hrs.
Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum,
Kasturba Road,
Bangalore-560001,INDIA
Ph. No. 9180 22864114
1 Kasturba Road
Bangalore
Karnataka
Tel: 26502, 27022, 75227, 79128
Timings to visit the museum are between 10 am to 5.30 pm and it remains closed on Mondays.
Kasturba Road,
Bangalore-560001,INDIA
Ph. No. 9180 22864114
1 Kasturba Road
Bangalore
Karnataka
Tel: 26502, 27022, 75227, 79128
Timings to visit the museum are between 10 am to 5.30 pm and it remains closed on Mondays.
