Nehru Science Centre is a science museum in Worli, Mumbai, with interactive galleries, immersive shows and educational programmes. From Dadar, you can plan a practical city outing around its exhibitions and add-on activities; it is about a 17-minute drive from this hotel in Dadar.
- Location: Dr. E. Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai
- Opening pattern: open daily, including Sundays and public holidays, except Diwali and Holi
- Hours: 09:30 AM–06:00 PM; ticket counter closes at 05:30 PM
- General entry: ₹100
What does Nehru Science Centre offer?
Nehru Science Centre offers exhibition halls and galleries with interactive exhibits, immersive shows and educational programmes. The centre operates under the National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and was established in 1985.
Its facilities also include a mobile science exhibition, an auditorium with seating for 300 people and a conference hall. Mumbai’s Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum offers a different museum visit in the city.
How should you plan the exhibitions and visit?
Plan your visit around the galleries and any show or activity that interests you. The centre has interactive exhibits, immersive shows and educational programmes, while the reception counter can provide information about show timings and show tickets.
The centre’s permanent exhibition themes include science for children, sound and hearing, light and sight, technology heritage, humans and machines, aviation and space, and prehistoric animal life. Exhibition access can change, so check the official site before you go.
To compare this visit with other options around the city, use this guide to museums in Mumbai from Dadar.
How do you get to Nehru Science Centre from Dadar?
You can reach the centre by train, bus, taxi or private vehicle. Its address is Dr. E. Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400 018.
The centre identifies Mahalaxmi on the Western Railway and Byculla on the Central Railway as the nearest railway stations. Mahalaxmi station is about 1 km south of the centre, while Worli Naka is about 1 km north; the nearest bus stop is Jijamata Nagar.
Bus routes serving the area include 50, 80 (Ltd.), 82 (AC), 124 (AC), 154, 164 (AC), 165, 168 and 351. If you are coming from Dadar, choose your transport based on your starting point and check current service information before setting out.
Tickets, opening hours and facilities
The centre is open every day, including Sundays and public holidays, but closes on Diwali and Holi. Opening hours are 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM, and the ticket counter operates from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM.
General entry costs ₹100. Concession rates are ₹80 for groups of 15 or more, ₹40 for students in organised school groups and ₹20 for students from government or municipal schools.
Optional tickets cost ₹50 for the Science Park, ₹30 for Science on Sphere, ₹40 for the Sparkling High Voltage Demo, ₹70 for the Motion Simulator, ₹50 for the 3D Science Show and ₹100 for Drone Soccer.
A ₹170 general visitor package combines centre admission with one Sci-Adventure Zone activity: Zip Line, Zip Bike, Human Gyro, 360 Cycle or Wall Climbing.
Parking charges are ₹40 for a two-wheeler, ₹80 for a four-wheeler and ₹120 for a bus. Hours, prices and activities can change, so check the official site before you go.
What can you combine with a visit?
The centre sits in Worli, with Mahalaxmi railway station and Worli Naka each about 1 km away. You can plan your arrival around either of these points, or use Jijamata Nagar as the nearest bus stop. Keep the visit focused on the science centre if you want time for its galleries, shows and activities.
FAQs
Where is Nehru Science Centre?
It is on Dr. E. Moses Road in Worli, Mumbai – 400 018.
How much is general admission?
The general visitor entry ticket is ₹100. Optional shows and activities have separate prices.
Is the centre open on Sundays?
Yes. It is open daily, including Sundays and public holidays, except on Diwali and Holi.
Which railway stations are closest?
The centre identifies Mahalaxmi on the Western Railway and Byculla on the Central Railway as the nearest stations.