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)..
Fun Science as the name depicts has a lot of easy to use and understand exhibits that one is tempted to come and play with them, and explore them and learn the various secrets of scientific phenomena...
Here as you pass from the fun science gallery to the digital gallery you will pass through a digital corridor where you will find your image on the adjacent walls in the form of bright red small light covering the area of the shadow caused by you..
Here you can find yourself among all of computerized scientific gadgets acquainting yourselves with all the secrets that make these gadgets work.There is a phone where you can hear the voice of J.J Thomson explaining the theory of electrons..
Taramandal,a uniquely designed inflatable dome planetarium of the centre gives a fantastic view of the clear sky that you would see on a cloudless night and know about the various stars and constellations....
Science is best learnt by fun and enjoyment. The Centre comes forward to promote activities that lend a helping hand in increasing the scientific outlook of children for better understanding of science..
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..