NEHRU MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Kharagpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India
Nehru Museum of Science and Technology is located in the old building of IIT Kharagpur - a historic building the infamous Hijli Detention Camp of the pre-independence era. In the 50th year of India's independence, on 16th September, 1997, it was renamed as "Hijli Shahid Bhavan" to commemorate the martyrdom of two freedom fighters at the Hijli Detention Camp in September 1931. The museum was established in this building in 1990 with the objective of providing a historical perspective to the advancement of Science and Technology through models, demonstrations, experiments, manuscripts, photographs. It was also the aim to present the developments in diverse areas of science and technology through models and images. A large number of technical models donated by various institutes and organizations in India and abroad have been collected for exhibition in the museum. An archive has been established for preserving documents pertaining to the history of IIT Kharagpur and Hijli Detention Camp much of which has been also digitally preserved.
Suggested time duration
3 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to April
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Don't touch the Artifacts.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:30 AM | 05:30 PM | 40 | 15 |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Kharagpur Bus Station |
5.6 KM | 7699993930 |
 Kharagpur Railway Station |
5.3 KM | 139 |
 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport |
142 KM | 03325118036 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Midnapore | 18.8 KM |
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