Science Centre, Surat is a multi-facility complex in Surat, Gujarat, India built by the Surat Municipal Corporation in 2009, the first of its type in western India.[2] The complex houses a Science Centre, museum, an art gallery, an auditorium, an Amphitheatre and a planetarium. It has been designed by Ahmedabad based architectural firm, HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt. Ltd.[3]
The complex covers a total area of 21,800 sq. m. and was built at the cost of ₹ 50.24 crores.[2] It has underground parking facility for 112 four-wheelers and 210 two-wheelers. It has two 400 tonne vapor absorption chiller plants for air conditioning. The complex also houses a rooftop solar power plant which generates about 1.14 lakh KW of power.[4] In addition, the complex also houses a restaurant.[2]
In its first three months of opening, the Science Centre had nearly 30,000 visitors.[5]
Science Centreedit
The science centre forms the main part of the complex. It houses a Fun Science Gallery which shows science exhibits. Dedicated galleries for Space, Textile and Diamond are also proposed.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Museumedit
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum has about 8400 antiquities in wide categories of wood, porcelain, copper, bronze, textile, coins, paintings, miniature paintings, manuscripts, sculptures etc. The museum was developed to showcase the past of Surat. The museum also has a small auditorium to screen documentaries on the history of Surat.[6]
In 2009, designers S. Team Design Services received the IIIDMK Award (Western region) in the Public Spaces Category for the SVP Museum. They were commended for the National Award in the Institution Category.[7]
The complex also houses an amphitheatre. It is circular shaped with stepped seating. The seating capacity of the theatre is 250. The theatre is used to organise cultural shows and small concerts.[8]
Planetariumedit
Located on the first floor, the Planetarium is built in the shape of a sphere 16.30 metre in diameter. It has a seating capacity of 140. The digital theatre of the planetarium facilitates the observation of stars, moon, planets and other heavenly bodies which are displayed on the full dome. High resolution projectors which use Digistar 3 technology with digital audio system are used. The show is currently in three languages - Hindi, Gujarati and English.[9]
Art Galleryedit
Located opposite to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum, the art gallery is used for art exhibitions in the city.[10]
Auditoriumedit
The Auditorium is housed in the mezzanine level of the Complex at the southern end of the main building. It has a seating capacity of 260. The auditorium is used for seminars, lectures and meetings.[11]
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^"Entry fees of Science Centre, Sarthana Zoo slashed to 50%". The Times of India. 20 April 2010. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
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science, centre, surat, multi, facility, complex, surat, gujarat, india, built, surat, municipal, corporation, 2009, first, type, western, india, complex, houses, science, centre, museum, gallery, auditorium, amphitheatre, planetarium, been, designed, ahmedaba. Science Centre Surat is a multi facility complex in Surat Gujarat India built by the Surat Municipal Corporation in 2009 the first of its type in western India 2 The complex houses a Science Centre museum an art gallery an auditorium an Amphitheatre and a planetarium It has been designed by Ahmedabad based architectural firm HCP Design Planning and Management Pvt Ltd 3 Science Centre SuratEstablished29 November 2009 14 years ago 29 November 2009 LocationSurat Gujarat IndiaTypeScience and Technology MuseumVisitors928 047 as of June 2022 1 CuratorBhamini MahidaWebsitewww wbr suratmunicipal wbr gov wbr in wbr Services wbr ScienceCentre wbr ScienceCentreHome Contents 1 The Complex 1 1 Science Centre 1 2 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum 1 3 Amphitheatre 1 4 Planetarium 1 5 Art Gallery 1 6 Auditorium 2 See also 3 ReferencesThe Complex editThe complex covers a total area of 21 800 sq m and was built at the cost of 50 24 crores 2 It has underground parking facility for 112 four wheelers and 210 two wheelers It has two 400 tonne vapor absorption chiller plants for air conditioning The complex also houses a rooftop solar power plant which generates about 1 14 lakh KW of power 4 In addition the complex also houses a restaurant 2 In its first three months of opening the Science Centre had nearly 30 000 visitors 5 Science Centre edit The science centre forms the main part of the complex It houses a Fun Science Gallery which shows science exhibits Dedicated galleries for Space Textile and Diamond are also proposed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum edit The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum has about 8400 antiquities in wide categories of wood porcelain copper bronze textile coins paintings miniature paintings manuscripts sculptures etc The museum was developed to showcase the past of Surat The museum also has a small auditorium to screen documentaries on the history of Surat 6 In 2009 designers S Team Design Services received the IIIDMK Award Western region in the Public Spaces Category for the SVP Museum They were commended for the National Award in the Institution Category 7 Amphitheatre edit The complex also houses an amphitheatre It is circular shaped with stepped seating The seating capacity of the theatre is 250 The theatre is used to organise cultural shows and small concerts 8 Planetarium edit Located on the first floor the Planetarium is built in the shape of a sphere 16 30 metre in diameter It has a seating capacity of 140 The digital theatre of the planetarium facilitates the observation of stars moon planets and other heavenly bodies which are displayed on the full dome High resolution projectors which use Digistar 3 technology with digital audio system are used The show is currently in three languages Hindi Gujarati and English 9 Art Gallery edit Located opposite to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum the art gallery is used for art exhibitions in the city 10 Auditorium edit The Auditorium is housed in the mezzanine level of the Complex at the southern end of the main building It has a seating capacity of 260 The auditorium is used for seminars lectures and meetings 11 See also editList of tourist attractions in Surat Swami Vivekananda Planetarium Mangalore Kavi Narmad Central Library List of science centers AsiaReferences edit Visitors a b c Bhatt Himanshu 25 November 2009 Multi facility Science Centre to open in Surat The Times of India Archived from the original on 3 January 2013 Retrieved 1 January 2011 SMC Science Centre HCP www hcp co in Retrieved 3 May 2018 Surat Municipal Corporation to inaugurate rooftop solar plant The Times of India Archived from the original on 21 January 2013 Entry fees of Science Centre Sarthana Zoo slashed to 50 The Times of India 20 April 2010 Archived from the original on 3 January 2013 Retrieved 1 January 2011 Museum Science Centre Surat Municipal Corporation Awards achievements S Team Design Services Retrieved 3 January 2011 Amphitheatre Surat Science Centre Surat Municipal Corporation Planetarium Surat Science Centre Surat Municipal Corporation Art Gallery Surat Science Centre Surat Municipal Corporation Auditorium Surat Science Centre Surat Municipal Corporation Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Science Centre Surat amp oldid 1212966748, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
