"It is knowledge-based organization of high quality and dedication,engage in popularizing Science and Technology among the general masses particularly,in students.."
Kalimpong Science Centre has been established in Kalimpong, one of the Hill Sub-Division of Darjeeling District in the year 2008, conceived, designed and developed by National Council of Science Museums (Ministry of Culture, Government of India). It is knowledge-based organization of high quality and dedication; engage in popularizing Science and Technology among the general masses particularly, in students. Kalimpong Science Centre was inaugurated on 2nd October’2008 by Shri B. L. Meena, IAS, and Honorable Admistrator-Darjeeling Gorkha Hill council.

Jun 13, 2011

Science Park


Outside the exhibition hall and in the open air, the science park with lush green where young children come close to nature and play with the specially designed exhibits placed in the surroundings.  There are various exhibits in the open green park where the young children are bound to get enchanted by the various exhibits and the huge life sized Dinosaurs.  We can imagine the process of evolution, which is still continuing comparing our present day animals to these prehistoric animals.  The Dinosaur Park is sure to attract visitors of all age groups.
Here one can find various exhibits on simple mechanics sound, optics, pendulums etc.  One can operate levers of different classes and experiment with various pulleys, reflectometer of sound, and enjoy the sympathetic swing.  Look through a camera obscure, and above all one can lift himself and check his own weight.  You will learn how difficult it is to move through a spider web and imagine the adaptability of a spider.  The young hearts are bound to learn the basic principles of science while playing with these exhibits.  There is also a medicinal garden where you will find the rarest of herbs.  Brought from different locations the medicinal plants are sure to increase your knowledge with regards to their habitat and medicinal uses.






















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