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The Regional Science Centre in Tirupati is located on Alipiri–Zoo Park Road, near the Alipiri gate. It was set up under the National Council of Science Museums and is managed by the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, Bangalore. This centre offers hands-on science learning through six fun and interactive galleries – Fun Science, Popular Science, Our Universe, Our Senses, Illusion, and Emerging Technology. These exhibits help visitors of all ages learn about electricity, sound, space, and human senses in a playful way.
The centre is open every day from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and on Sundays until 6:30 PM. It is closed only on Ganesh Chaturthi. There is a small entry fee. It receives nearly 60,000 visitors every year and is popular among families, students, and science lovers.
One of the main attractions here is the digital planetarium, which was upgraded and reopened in July 2024. It has a dome with 53 seats and shows high-quality sky visuals, perfect for those interested in space. There’s also a 3D theatre and live science shows. These shows include topics like “Electricity and Magnetism” and “Cold Science.” Show timings may vary, so it’s good to check at the entrance.
Outside, there is a large science park with a herbal garden, animal corner, life-size dinosaur models, and a working model of the Large Hadron Collider. It’s a great place for a relaxing and educational walk.
Getting here is easy. It’s about 8 km from Tirupati railway station and bus stand. You can take an auto or taxi for ₹50 to ₹150, or use the free buses run by TTD and APSRTC every 30 minutes to reach Alipiri.
The centre hosts special events during the year like Children’s Science Festivals, STEM fairs around Children’s Day in November, and science exhibitions in February and March. These events often include student projects, poster competitions, and science dramas, which are open to all visitors.
An Educational Visit to Regional Science Center
During the summer season, we planned a family trip to Tirumala. We booked our train tickets and darshan slots well in advance, as it usually gets crowded during holidays. Everyone in the family was excited, especially the kids. Our main plan was to have peaceful darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and then explore a few places nearby before heading back home.
After finishing darshan at Tirumala early in the morning, we came down the hill by noon. Since we had some free time before our return train, we decided to visit the Regional Science Center in Tirupati. We had heard from a friend that it’s a nice place to relax and learn something new, especially for children.
The Science Center is located near Alipiri, on the way down from Tirumala, so it was easy to reach. The place wasn’t crowded, and that felt good after the rush at the temple. We bought our entry tickets. If you want to watch special shows or the planetarium, there are separate charges. The staff at the counter explained everything clearly.
As we entered, the atmosphere felt calm and clean. There are different sections inside like Fun Science, Our Universe, Illusions, and Senses. Each gallery had interactive setups that we could touch and try. It was not like reading from textbooks. The kids enjoyed turning knobs, pressing buttons, and watching how things worked. The illusion room was everyone’s favorite. We all laughed seeing how our eyes could be tricked so easily.
Outside, there’s a big science park with open-air setups. It had large models of pulleys, levers, musical pipes, and even dinosaurs. The kids were running around trying each one, while we sat on the benches under the trees and rested.
We also attended a short science show. The staff demonstrated simple experiments with air, fire, and sound. It was fun and easy to understand. There were also options to watch a 3D movie or visit the planetarium, but we didn’t go for those this time.
We spent around 2 to 3 hours there, and it was time well spent. It was a good change from temples and gave the kids something fun to talk about. Visiting the Regional Science Center after darshan felt like the right decision. It was quiet, refreshing, and enjoyable for all age groups. If anyone has extra time after Tirumala darshan, I would definitely suggest visiting this place.