BM Birla Science Centre and Archaeological Museum

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B.M. Birla Science Center, Adarsh Nagar, Hyderabad – 500463 Edit

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Located in the heart of the city of Hyderabad is the prestigious B.M. Birla Science Centre and Archeological Museum. An exciting drive up the winding hill road of Naubat Pahad brings the visitor to the fantastic Science Museum complex that has several buildings spread across the steeply sloping hill. Enjoy the panoramic view of the twin cities from here. The modern B.M. Birla Planetarium is the first of its kind in the country. A beautiful sky show presents the mysteries of the Universe and our own solar system in a very interesting manner. An absolute must see. The Birla Science Centre is highly regarded as one of the most prestigious institutions in the country, both as an institute of higher education as well as a Centre for research and development. Science is presented to the audience in a very simple and understandable manner using a variety of fun methods to explain basic principles of science. Children love this section since they get a hands-on understanding of the mysteries of science. Don’t miss the optical illusions in the science centre. The B.M. Birla Science Museum showcases India’s achievements in the various fields of science. The Archaeology and fine arts gallery has a unique collection of archaeological exhibits both excavated and collected, including excavations from Vaddamanu which date from 100 BC to 200 AD. You will enjoy the exhibits showcased at the stone sculpture gallery, wood carving gallery and gallery of miniature paintings. Visit the highly popular Dinosaurium – a unique natural history gallery with a good collection of smaller fossils, dinosaur eggs, marine shells, fossilized tree trunks etc. The major attraction here is the rare and magnificent fossil of a 160 million years old Dinosaur, Kotasaurus, found in Andhra Pradesh belonging to the Lower Jurassic age.

Birla Science Museum, Hyderabad

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10.30A.M to 3.00 P.M.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : 50 per person for museum
50 per person for planetarium

Kids Rs. : 50 per person for museum
50 per person for planetari

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : 50 per person for museum
50 per person for planetari

Kids Rs. : 50 per person for museum
50 per person for planetari

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Typically they charge @ Rs.15/- per kilometer with a min. of Rs.60/4kms. Dott Cabs: 91-40-2424 2424 Easy Cabs: 91-40-4343 4343 Cell Cabs: 91-40-2324 2526 Meru : 91-40-4422 4450

Bus : Telangana state owned buses connect Hyderabad city with all cities in the state and the neighboring states. Hyderabad is a hub of deluxe, super deluxe, A/C and Volvo tourist buses. Hyderabad is connected by these superb buses to many cities, including Bangalore, Chennai, Vishakapatnam and Vijayawada.

Train : Secunderabad, one of the twin cities with Hyderabad, is a major station with the head quarters of Southern Railway. Nampally railway station is well connected to all major railway stations in India. Railway Enquiry : 139, 217

Air : Hyderabad International Airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Terminal, is well connected to many important cities abroad. Domestic terminal, N T Rama Rao domestic Terminal, connects to all major cities in India. All private air travel providers operate services from Hyderabad. The both airport are located side by side and are located at Begumpet, about 20 km away from the heart of the city. Taxi services cost about Rs 350 from Airport to Hyderabad city.

Others : Auto rickshaws and air-conditioned cabs are available on hire.3 wheelers or .Autos. are fairly popular in Hyderabad. Slightly larger shared-ride 7-seaters will charge by distances, usually Rs.3/- per km. They travel on fixed routes. The smaller .3-seaters. are metered and charge Rs.8/- per km (min. Rs.10/-)