Science City Ahmedabad: tickets, hours and what to see

Science City Ahmedabad includes science galleries, parks and an IMAX attraction. The campus is managed by Gujarat Council of Science City, a Government of Gujarat society under the Department of Science and Technology, registered on 10 August 1999.

Its attractions include the Hall of Science, Hall of Space, Energy Education Park, Life Science Park, Nature Park, Climate Change Learning Lab, Aquatic Gallery, Robotics Gallery, Astronomy Gallery and IMAX. That range lets you shape a visit around exhibits, outdoor areas or a mix of both.

The Aquatic Gallery, Robotics Gallery and Astronomy and Space Science Gallery are separate paid attractions, each with its own entry ticket. The Aquatic Gallery is organised into ten themed zones, including Indian, Asian, African, American and Oceans of the World zones, and its collection includes more than 188 species and 11,600 fish.

Robotics Gallery activities include Robo Painter, 3D Scanner & Printer, VR and Air Hockey. The Astronomy and Space Science Gallery also offers planetarium tickets. If you’re choosing between these options, compare their separate entry fees and activity or planetarium charges before you go; general campus entry is an additional requirement.

The official site includes IMAX among the attractions, but its current announcement limits shows to school groups of 50 or more students with advance intimation. The Multimedia Laser and Fountain Show is under maintenance, so don’t plan around it without checking its status.

Buy a Science City entry ticket before booking tickets for the Aquatic Gallery, Robotics Gallery or other paid attractions. General entry costs ₹50 per person for visitors above 3 years; school groups of at least 10 pay ₹20 per person for general entry. Children below 3 years do not require tickets.

For the Aquatic Gallery and Robotics Gallery, entry costs ₹200 for general visitors above 3 years and ₹50 per person for school groups of at least 10.

The Astronomy and Space Science Gallery has the same entry prices. A 5D theatre ticket is ₹150 per person for both categories; planetarium tickets are ₹150 for general visitors and ₹100 for school-group visitors.

Robotics Gallery activities have separate charges: Robo Painter and 3D Scanner & Printer cost ₹200 each, VR costs ₹100, and Air Hockey costs ₹50.

Online booking lets you select attraction tickets by date, and tickets are also available through the Science City mobile app. Offline Science City entry tickets are available at the ticket window from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Parking costs ₹20 for two- or three-wheelers, ₹50 for cars or other four-wheelers, and ₹100 for buses or luxury buses. Used tickets do not permit re-entry, and wheelchairs are available on demand.

Science City is closed to visitors every Monday. Its offline entry-ticket window is open from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, while the last entry time for the Robotics Gallery, Aquatic Gallery and Astronomy and Space Science Gallery is 7:00 PM.

Pick the galleries you want to see first, then allow time for their separate entry and any activities you choose. The one-day Ahmedabad itinerary can help fit Science City into a broader day in the city. Opening times, prices and attraction availability can change, so check the official site before you go.

Science City is about 5.0 km from Treatotel. Its address is Science City Road, off S. G. Highway, Ahmedabad 380060. See the Ahmedabad Metro and local transport guide for ways to get around town.

Snacks and water bottles are prohibited inside the pavilions. Alcohol, tobacco and other toxic items are prohibited on the campus, so take those rules into account when preparing for your visit.