The Science and Technology Museum is located in the capital city- Thiruvananthapuram of God’s own country-Kerala. One can have a panoramic view of the entire city from the observatory that lies near the museum complex, at the most elevated point in the city (about 60 m above sea level). The museum is an independent structure and was constituted by the Government of Kerala. It aims at fulfilling the scientific needs of the youngsters and also to function as an active medium of Scientific Communication for the populace. This museum is of great importance to the high school students and the students of Science and serves as a study center as well tourist destination.
Founded: This Museum was set up in 1984, the Science and Technology Museum, is an autonomous organization, setup by the Government of Kerala.
Location- The Science and Technology Museum is situated in the city of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala.
Exhibits-This museum displays some of the advanced gizmos, gadgets and other appliances and exhibits related to technology, electronics and science.
Shows- The Planetarium has 40-minute science-related shows in English at noon daily are related to science, technology and electronics
Timings: Science and Technology Museum is open from 1000 - 1700 hours and is closed on Mondays.
Entrance fee: Adults are required to pay Rs. 10 and the entry fee required for children is Rs 5.
Thiruvananthapuram is also called Trivandrum. It is the capital city Kerala State. The city was the capital of the Travancore state before the independence. One of the other major landmarks in the district is the Government Secretariat.
Profile
Area: 2192 sq km , Population: 3,234,356, Literacy:90.38%
The major lakes are Veli, Kadinamkulam, Anchuthengu(Anjengo), Kaappil, Akathumuri ,Edava-Nadayara, Vellayani
Major Educational Institutions
Kerala university, Trivandrum Medical College, College of Engineering Trivandrum
Tourist Places
Kovalam, Akkulam, Veli lagoon, Shanghumukham beach, Museum and Zoo, Agasthyarkoodam, Ponmudi, Neyyar Dam, Varkala Papanasham beach, Padmanabhapuram (in Kanyakumari district)
Travel
Air: Thiruvananthapuram International Air Port Rail: The main railway station in Trivandrum Central. Click on station name for railway time table. Road: N.H.47 : Parassala to Navaikulam (80km) MC Road: Kesavadaspuram, Vembayam, Venjaramoodu, Kilimanoor, Nilamel
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