PARSEC Jayanagar
The Param Science Experience Centre, PARSEC for short, newly opened on Jan 19th, 2024 is an amusement park based on principles of science that claims to be the first of its kind not only in Bangalore but in India. They aim to tell stories through their projects and make science a lifestyle. Their motto is to make science accessible to every age group whether kids, students or adults, to enjoy the wonders that it offers. PARSEC Jayanagar is a hub of discovery, passion, joy, creativity and innovation. PARSEC welcomes inquisitive minds to reinvent reality by booking their tickets easily available online to make the utmost of their time by participating in brain-tickling activities.
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Name |
Param Science Experience Centre |
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Venue |
27, 32nd Cross Rd, 7th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560082 |
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Timings |
10 am-7 pm (varies on weekdays, refer below) |
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Ticket price |
Rs.150/- onwards. |
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Booking link |
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Time to cover centre |
1-1.5 hours |
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Nearest metro |
Jayanagar metro station (300m away) |
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Age groups |
Kids to adults |
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Contact info |
7338580197/ 9980625752/ 08431266867 |
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Socials |
https://www.instagram.com/paraminnovation?igsh=MXN0NXJzc2EyMWVhcg== |
Ticket price
PARSEC Jayanagar offers only pre-booking and no walk-ins. Book prior on BookMyShow. Visit the PARSEC Jayanagar website for bookings and ticket prices.
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Ticket price |
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Kids (below 3 years). |
Free |
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Kids (3-5 years old). |
Rs.150/- |
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Kids (above 5 years old). |
Rs.250/- |
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Adults |
Rs.250/- |
Government Museum
The Government Museum in Bangalore was established in 1865 with the aid of Mysore State under the supervision of Surgeon Edward Balfour, who founded the museum in Madras. It is widely known to be one of the oldest museums in the country, and the Government Museum is a remarkable treasury of archaeological items like pottery, paintings, coins and inscriptions. The main attractions of the Government Museum include Terracotta artefacts from Mathura (birthplace of Lord Krishna), 600 paintings under Venkatappa Art Gallery, Sculptures from the Hoysala, Nolamba and Gandhara periods, a Scale model of Tipu Sultan’s Fort, Srirangapatna etc.
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Government Museum |
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Address |
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Timings |
10 AM- 5 PM (except Mondays) |
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Ticket Price |
Rs.10/- onwards |
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Phone |
080-22864483 |
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Nearest Metro Station |
Cubbon Park |
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Ticket Booking Link |
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Social Media |
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Sandesha- Museum of Communication
Did you know that in the busy city of Bangalore, resides a museum dedicated to Indian communication? Yes, one of the most majestic and unique museums one can visit is the Sandesha Museum, which is dedicated to the journey of the Indian communication system. It is one of the rarest finds in the heart of Bangalore city, however, that people are hardly aware of. Sandesha Museum is situated in a heritage-listed structure dating back to the 1800s which was used by the British once. Reconstructed recently in 2019, the museum has six rooms, and each room has a name and presents itself with a series of communications.
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Sandesha-Museum of Communication |
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Address |
14, Museum Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025 |
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Timings |
10 AM- 4 PM (except Sundays) |
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Ticket Price |
Free |
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Nearest Metro Station |
Mahatma Gandhi (MG) Road |
HMT Heritage Centre and Watch Museum
The HMT Heritage Centre and Watch Museum was established to commemorate the legacy of Hindustan Machine Tools Limited (HMT), the country’s first machine manufacturing company, set up by the Indian government in the late 1900s. The idea of setting up the museum was executed after the closure of HMT’s watch factory and other ancillary units. The HMT Heritage Centre and Watch Museum has been spread over two floors, where the ground floor displays the history of watchmaking, while the first floor beholds the history of machine tools and equipment.
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HMT Heritage Centre and Watch Museum |
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Address |
HMT Colony, HMT Estate, Jalahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560013 |
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Timings |
10 AM- 6:30 PM (except Tuesdays) |
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Ticket Price |
Rs.20/- onwards |
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Phone |
080 28383382 |
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Nearest Metro Station |
Goraguntelpaya metro station |
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Social Media |
Ticket Price
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Category |
Ticket Price |
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Adults |
Rs.30/- |
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Children (above 6 yrs) |
Rs.20/- |
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Specially-abled people and Children (below 6 yrs) |
Free |
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School Group (Group of 15) |
Rs.150/- |
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Tractor Ride |
Rs.30/- |
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Guided Tour (per guide) |
Rs.150/- |
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore (VITM), is a part of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, which was established in memory of Sir M. Visvesvaraya. The building covers an area of 4000 sq. metres, that has been constructed in the calming and extraordinary surroundings of Cubbon Park, housing various industrial products and engines, which was opened by the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. What is unique about VITM is that it has a Mobile Science Exhibition with 24 participatory exhibits mounted on a bus making it stand out.
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Name |
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum |
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Address |
5216, Kasturba Rd, Near Chinna Swamy Stadium, Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001 |
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Timings |
9:30 AM- 6 PM |
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Ticket Price |
Rs.5/- onwards |
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Phone |
080-22866200 |
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Nearest Metro Station |
Cubbon Park metro station |
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Ticket Booking Link |
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Social Media |
Ticket Price
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Category |
Ticket Price |
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Adults |
Rs.85/- |
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Organised Students Group |
Rs.30/- |
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Government/ Municipal School |
Rs.10/- |
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Children (Below 5 Years) |
Free |
Indian Music Experience Museum
Did you know the Indian Music Experience Museum, Bengaluru is India's first interactive music museum and is a beautiful music hub? The Indian Music Experience Museum, Bengaluru consists of hi-tech multimedia Exhibit Galleries, a Sound Garden, and a Learning Centre for music education etc. Since its opening in 2019, the Indian Music Experience Museum, Bengaluru has had over 2,50,000 visitors in-person and many thousands more online.
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Name |
Indian Music Experience Museum |
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Address |
Brigade Millenium Rd, JP Nagar 7th Phase, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078 |
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Timings |
10 AM- 6 PM (except Mondays) |
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Ticket Price |
Rs.100/- onwards |
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Phone |
+91 9686602366 |
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Nearest Metro Station |
Yelachenahalli metro station |
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Ticket Booking Link |
https://in.bookmyshow.com/bengaluru/events/indian-music-experience/ET00088164 |
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Social Media |
Indian Music Experience Museum (@indianmusicexperience) • Instagram photos and videos |
Ticket Price
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Category |
Ticket Price |
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Adults (Weekdays) |
Rs. 150 |
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Adults (Weekdays) |
Rs. 250 |
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Children (Below 5-12 Years) |
Rs. 100 |
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Children (Below 5 Years) |
Free |
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Senior Citizens |
Rs. 100 |
Kempegowda Museum
Located on the first floor of Mayo Hall, Kempegowda Museum is dedicated to Yelahanka Chieftain Kempegowda (1513- 1569), who is thought to have been the founder of the city of Bangalore. An interesting feature of the museum is its glassed floor, which has an imprint of an 18th-century map running all across it. Visitors can walk over it, and see and learn the old names of places, including the four towers that Kempegowda built to mark the limits of Bangalore. There is an imposing fibreglass statue of Kempegowda in the middle of the gallery which makes it stand out and is worth admiring.
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Kempegowda Museum |
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Address |
Field Marshal Cariappa Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001 |
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Timings |
10 AM- 5 PM (except Weekends) |
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Ticket Price |
Free |
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Phone |
08022352828 |
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Nearest Metro Station |
M.G Road |
Museum of Art and Photography
Museum of Art and Photography is situated in the very core of the city of Bengaluru, India on Kasturba Road, within easy walking distance of Cubbon Park, MG Road and Vidhana Soudha metro stations. The architectural framework and overall structures of the museum echo a sense of openness and freedom. Divided into five storeys, the museum includes key rooms and facilities like art galleries, an auditorium, an art and a specialised research and conservation facility.
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Museum of Art and Photography |
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Address |
22, Kasturba Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001 |
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Timings |
10 AM- 6:30 PM (except Mondays) |
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Ticket Price |
Rs. 150/- onwards |
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Phone |
08069334100 |
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Nearest Metro Station |
Cubbon Park |
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Ticket Booking Link |
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Social Media |
Museum of Art & Photography (@mapbangalore) • Instagram photos and videos |
National Gallery of Modern Art
The National Gallery of Modern Art is India’s chief art institution for unique modern and contemporary Indian art. The museum was established in 1954 with the singular aim of promoting and growing modern Indian art. Its vast collection narrates the journey of art in India from the mid-18th century to the present. The regal atmosphere of the heritage structure offers an appropriate backdrop for the masterpieces on display while the beautiful green lawns and courtyards offer a ready stage for nature admiration and praise. The new wing constructed in 2009 increased the display area with a new art shop, an auditorium, a preview theatre and a library.
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National Gallery of Modern Art |
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Address |
49, GF, Manikyavelu Mansion, Palace Rd, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052 |
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Timings |
10 AM- 6 PM (except Mondays) |
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Ticket Price |
Rs.20/- onwards |
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Phone |
08022342338 |
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Nearest Metro Station |
MG Road Metro |
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Ticket Booking Link |
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Social Media |
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HAL Aerospace Museum
HAL Heritage Centre & Aerospace Museum, Bangalore, is a virtual magicland for Aviation enthusiasts, and an unforgettable experience that is fun & enlightening at the same time. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Heritage Centre & Aerospace Museum, Bangalore, is the very first of its kind and hence unique to its very core in India established in 2001, is situated at the intersection of HAL Old Airport Road & Basavanagar Road. There are two major halls, one displaying the pictures that showcase the growth of aviation in each decade from 1940 till date and a Hall of Fame that takes the visitors on an exciting journey through the Heritage of Aerospace & Aviation Industry in India.
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HAL Aerospace Museum |
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Address |
Police Station, Near HAL, HAL Old Airport Rd, Marathahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560037 |
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Timings |
9 AM- 5 PM (Everyday) |
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Ticket Price |
Rs.30/- onwards |
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Phone |
08022318341 |
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Nearest Metro Station |
Baiyappanahalli |
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Ticket Booking Link |
At the Venue |
Ticket Price
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Category |
Ticket Price |
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Adults |
Rs.50/- |
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HAL Employees |
Rs.30/- |
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Students and Children (3 yrs-18 yrs) |
Rs.30/- with ID Card |
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Children up to 3 yrs old |
Free |
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Physically Handicapped |
Free |
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Mobile Camera |
Rs.20/- |
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Still Camera |
Rs.50/- |
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Video Camera |
Rs.75/- |
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Basic Simulator Game |
Rs.50/- |
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Motion Simulator |
Rs.100/- |
NIMHANS Brain Museum
NIMHANS Brain Museum is only one of its kind in India and screams creativity and uniqueness. A journey into a treasury of exhibits of the human brain where one can touch & feel the real Human Brain: Live Neuroanatomy demonstrations are provided as well. Exhibits of 400+ brain specimens of various diseases, collected over 40 years are available here.
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Name |
NIMHANS Brain Museum |
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Address |
Hosur Main Road, Lakkasandra, Laljinagar, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029 |
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Timings |
11 AM- 4:30 PM (only on Wed and Sat) |
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Ticket Price |
Free |
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Phone |
08026995786 |
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Nearest Metro Station |
South End Circle |