The photo above shows the entrance with an older anniversary banner.
The Nehru Science Centre in Worli is a hands-on science museum with galleries, a Science Park, a 3D science show and other paid experiences. It is a different place from the Nehru Planetarium, which is a separate venue run by the Nehru Centre nearby. A ticket for one does not cover the other. This guide covers the science centre: hours, what the tickets and family packages include, how to get there from Navi Mumbai and what to do with a family visit. For the star show, see the Nehru Planetarium guide.
Renovation notice: the centre’s homepage says the Science Odyssey exhibit has been closed for major renovation since 1 July 2026, and that the Human and Machine Gallery and the Mirror Gallery are temporarily closed. It also mentions a new Outdoor Sci-Adventure Zone. No reopening date is given, so check the centre’s latest notices before you plan your visit around any of them.
Prices below follow the official ticket rates page checked on 22 October 2026. Older brochures may show different packages and prices, so confirm the package you choose and the shows available before you pay. This guide is independent and is not run by the Nehru Science Centre.
Nehru Science Centre Mumbai at a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is it? | A science museum with indoor galleries and an outdoor Science Park, part of the National Council of Science Museums, according to Wikipedia. |
| Where is it? | Dr. E. Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai 400018, according to the centre’s How to reach page. |
| Opening hours | 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, every day including Sundays and public holidays, according to the opening hours page. |
| Ticket counter | Closes at 5:30 pm. That is the last time to buy a ticket, not a sensible time to arrive. |
| Closed on | Holi and Diwali. |
| Planetarium? | No. The Nehru Planetarium is a separate booking. |
Tickets and packages
The centre’s ticket rates page lists these rates for general visitors.
| Item | General visitor rate | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Entry to the Science Centre | ₹100 | Admission to the centre |
| Science Park | ₹50 | A separate park ticket. The centre’s newsletter describes a park-only option, so check whether your admission already covers the park. |
| 3D Science Show | ₹50 | One show |
| Science on a Sphere | ₹30 | One show |
| Motion Simulator | ₹70 | One ride |
| High Voltage demonstration | ₹40 | One demonstration |
| Family package, 4 people | ₹800 | Centre admission, 3D show, Science on a Sphere, Motion Simulator and the high voltage demonstration |
| Family package, 6 people | ₹1,200 | The same package for six |
| Parking | Ticket rates page: ₹40 two-wheeler, ₹80 car, ₹120 bus. Parking page: ₹30 and ₹60, with school buses free. | Listed separately, and the two pages differ, so confirm at the gate |
The page also lists combo packages, group rates, student rates and a concession for BPL card holders, which are not reproduced here. Package availability and booking conditions can change, so confirm them before you pay.
A family budget example
A family of four who choose the listed family package would pay ₹800 for those five items, plus parking, which is ₹60 or ₹80 for a car depending on which official page applies. Food and travel come on top.
Do children need a separate ticket?
The centre’s published newsletter (July to September 2025 issue) and a state tourism listing both say children up to 102 cm (3.4 feet) in height enter the Science Centre free. That is a height-based concession and not an age rule, and free admission does not mean every show or ride is free, since those carry their own tickets. Confirm that it still applies at the counter on the day.
How to book
- Start from the centre’s official website (nehrusciencecentre.gov.in), which has a Book Ticket Online link. Use that link, and not a reseller.
- Choose admission, a combo or a family package, and check what each one includes before you pay.
- Check the centre’s notices for closures first, especially for Science Odyssey and the Mirror Gallery.
- Keep your booking confirmation and a screenshot of it, and carry it on the day.
- If the show slots are not shown during booking, ask at the counter how to book them on the day.
The purchase steps, confirmation and any refund terms are set on the official page, so follow it for those.
What a family can cover
The centre’s site lists galleries such as Science for Children, Sound and Hearing, Light and Sight and the Hall of Aviation and Space. Pick a few priorities, and confirm they are open.
- Science for Children: a gallery of hands-on exhibits for younger visitors. Check its age guidance on the day.
- Sound and Hearing, and Light and Sight: galleries where visitors try experiments with sound and light. These are galleries, not timed shows.
- Hall of Aviation and Space: a gallery on flight and space.
- Science Park: an outdoor area with hands-on exhibits, covering about 8 acres according to Wikipedia, with a separate listed ticket.
- 3D Science Show and Science on a Sphere: timed shows with their own tickets. The centre lists the 3D show at about 10 minutes and the sphere show at about 20 minutes.
For a selective family visit, plan roughly two to three hours, and allow more for queues and extra shows.
Getting there from Navi Mumbai
The easiest public transport route is via CSMT and Metro Line 3 (the Aqua Line), which has a Science Centre station in Worli. It opened on 9 October 2025, according to Wikipedia, and MMRC (the metro corporation, mmrcl.com) records the station name as Science Centre, so a map app may show it as Science Centre or the older Science Museum. Plan the trip in these steps:
- Take a Harbour line train from your Navi Mumbai station to CSMT.
- At CSMT, follow the signs to the CSMT metro station for Line 3, and board a train towards Science Centre. Allow generous time for the interchange walk, and check the live schedule.
- Get off at Science Centre station and follow the station signs and map for the exit towards Dr. E. Moses Road. Check the exit label on the station map, because it has not been confirmed for this guide.
- Walk to the visitor entrance on Dr. E. Moses Road (approximate map point).
Alternatives are Mahalaxmi (Western Railway) and Byculla (Central Railway), which the centre’s page lists as nearby stations, followed by a short taxi or bus ride. The centre’s page also lists Jijamata Nagar as the nearest bus stop, served by routes including 50, 80, 124, 154, 164, 165, 168 and 351. Treat that list as a starting point and check current services with the bus operator. Some Mumbai Darshan tours pass the science centre, so see the Mumbai Darshan bus guide.
See the Mumbai local train guide for Harbour line tickets and crowds, and the NMMT bus guide for bus options. If you drive, parking is listed separately, and the best road route depends on where you start in Navi Mumbai. Many drivers use the Atal Setu, so see the Atal Setu toll guide, but it is not the default for every locality.
Planning the day
- Arrive well before the counter closes at 5:30 pm. Closing time is not a recommended arrival time, and you need hours for galleries and shows.
- Check which galleries are open when you buy your ticket.
- School groups can visit on any day, so a weekday may be busy too. Larger groups are asked to contact the administration in advance.
- The centre has a cafeteria with about 150 seats, and larger groups are asked to contact the administration in advance, according to its site. Carry water, and check the current bag and outside-food rules at the gate.
- Ask about toilets, stroller and wheelchair arrangements on arrival, since they can vary.
For more outings, see the Wonders Park Nerul guide, the indoor play areas guide and the weekend getaways guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Nehru Science Centre timings?
The centre is open 9:30 am to 6:00 pm every day, including Sundays and public holidays, and is closed on Holi and Diwali. The ticket counter closes at 5:30 pm.
What is the Nehru Science Centre ticket price?
The official rates page lists ₹100 for entry, ₹50 for the Science Park and ₹50 for the 3D show, with combos at ₹200 and ₹250 and family packages at ₹800 for four and ₹1,200 for six. Confirm at the counter.
What does the family package include?
The listed family package covers centre admission, the 3D show, Science on a Sphere, the Motion Simulator and the high voltage demonstration, at ₹800 for four and ₹1,200 for six.
Do children need a separate ticket?
The centre’s published newsletter and a state tourism listing say children up to 102 cm in height enter the Science Centre free. Shows and rides are charged separately. Confirm at the counter.
Is Science Odyssey open at the Nehru Science Centre?
The centre’s homepage says Science Odyssey has been closed for major renovation since 1 July 2026, and that the Human and Machine Gallery and the Mirror Gallery are temporarily closed. Check the latest notices before you plan around them.
How do I reach the Nehru Science Centre from Navi Mumbai?
Take the Harbour line to CSMT, change to Metro Line 3 and get off at Science Centre station. Mahalaxmi and Byculla stations are alternatives.
Is the Nehru Science Centre the same as the Nehru Planetarium?
No. They are separate venues with separate tickets.
Sources and a note on accuracy
Checked on 22 October 2026: the Nehru Science Centre’s own pages for opening hours, ticket rates, how to reach and its 3D science show; the centre’s newsletter and a state tourism listing for the child concession; MMRC and Wikipedia for the metro station; and Wikipedia for the background. Older official brochures show different packages, so this guide uses the ticket rates page only. Confirm the details at the counter.
Featured photo: Nehru Science Centre by Viraj, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons, cropped and resized.
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