Head : Shri Anurag Kumar, Project Coordinator
Full Address : West Gandhi Maidan, Patna - 800001
Phone Number : 0612 2226992
Email : svkpatna@sify.com
Hours of opening : 10 am to 5:30 pm on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on other days
Closed to visitors on : Holi & Dewali
Admission Fee per head : Rs. 5.00 (General) and Rs. 2.00 (for Students in groups)
Inaugurated on : 14th April 1978
Floor Area in Sq. mtrs. : 3523
Popular Science:
Making basic principles of science, easily understandable through some user-friendly exhibits, is the aim of the Popular Science gallery at SSC Patna. Energy Ball, CCTV Studio, Magic Room, Head without Body, Floating Ball, Tesla Coil and Vortex are examples of some.
Evolution:
The gallery portrays the origin and evolution of life on earth under three sections: (i) Life through Ages, (ii) Evolution - Evidence and Mechanism, (iii) Ecology and Evolution. A model of a Dinosaur T-Rex is the main attraction of this gallery.
Ocean:
The gallery depicts the mysteries of the Ocean starting with the mythological concept connected with the ocean, its origin and the vital features of its floor. The gallery also deals with Marine life, food chain, various resources etc. obtained from the ocean. The utility of the sea from the point of view of trade and navigation is also covered in this gallery.
Fun Science’ Gallery:
Fun, excitement and a lot of action is what this new gallery is all about in a nutshell. It is a place where every move of yours counts and every action you take is responded to. A truly interactive experience is what the gallery promises you.
a) Children’s Activity Corner :
Hands-on Kits are spread out in this corner where children can play with them and learn some fundamental principles of science.
b) Mirror Section :
This section is tailor-made to change the mood of the visiting public to a lighter shade. Mirror of various types, set at different angles, distort images of the visitor, who stand in front of them. Enjoyment is the immediate fall-out.
Photo Gallery of Dr. S. K. Singh:
The glimpse of the Life and Works of late Dr. Srikrishna Singh, the first Chief Minister of Bihar, is presented in this gallery, through an array of panels containing rare photographs, for the visitors to admire.
Science Park :
Playing with interactive exhibits and learning the basics of science, goes hand-in-hand in a science park. Outdoor scientific exhibits like Echo Tube, See Across the Wall, Body Runs Uphill, Sympathetic Swing and many others of the like are there in the science park at SSC, Patna for the visitors to enjoy.
Activities
Science Demonstration Lecture, Mobile Science Exhibition, Science Film Show, Quiz, Popular Lecture, Taramandal, Sky Observation, Science Fair, Science Seminar, Creative Ability Centre, Computer Training, Teachers’ Training Programme and Science Drama Festival.
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