What to expect
Highlights
- Interactive galleries on engines, electronics, space and biotechnology.
- The full-scale Wright Flyer replica and the Dinosaur Enclave.
- Hands-on demonstrations and a science show for children.
Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum
The Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum (VITM), on Kasturba Road beside Cubbon Park, is one of India’s premier science museums, opened in 1965 in memory of the engineer-statesman Sir M. Visvesvaraya. It is run by the National Council of Science Museums.
Practical guide
Plan Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum
Typemuseum
Nearest baseCentral Bengaluru
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed2 to 3 hours
EntryApprox. Rs 90 (Indian); shows and camera extra
Nearest town/baseCentral Bengaluru
DistrictBengaluru Urban
Place typemuseum
Time needed2 to 3 hours.
The Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum (VITM), on Kasturba Road beside Cubbon Park, is one of India’s premier science museums, opened in 1965 in memory of the engineer-statesman Sir M. Visvesvaraya. It is run by the National Council of Science Museums.
Its floors of hands-on galleries cover engines, electronics, biotechnology, space and children’s science, with working models, a Dinosaur Enclave and a full-scale replica of the Wright brothers’ Flyer hung in the atrium — a firm favourite with families and school groups.
Visiting
Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum — at a glance
Timings10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; open most days
Best timeOctober to February; weekday mornings
Entry: Approx. Rs 90 (Indian); shows and camera extra
Getting here
How to reach Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum
Kasturba Road beside Cubbon Park; Cubbon Park metro (Purple Line)
Hands-on science galleries; combine with Cubbon Park and the Government Museum.
Getting there
How to visit
- On Kasturba Road next to Cubbon Park; Cubbon Park metro (Purple Line) and MG Road are a short walk away.
- Buy tickets at the counter; allow extra time for the popular hands-on floors on weekends.
Distance by road
- Mysuru145 km
- Chennai350 km
- Hyderabad570 km
- Mangaluru350 km
- Coimbatore365 km
Road km to Bengaluru Urban; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; weekday mornings are least crowded.
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Visitor notes
- Entry and separate show/camera fees apply; combine it with Cubbon Park and the Government Museum alongside.
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Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum?
October to February; weekday mornings are least crowded.
What are the entry fee and timings at Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum?
Entry: Approx. Rs 90 (Indian); shows and camera extra. Timings: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; open most days. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum?
On Kasturba Road next to Cubbon Park; Cubbon Park metro (Purple Line) and MG Road are a short walk away. Buy tickets at the counter; allow extra time for the popular hands-on floors on weekends.
How much time do I need for Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum?
2 to 3 hours.
What else is near Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum?
Nearby you can pair Government Museum, Bengaluru (70 m), Cubbon Park (400 m), St. Mark's Cathedral (420 m), Vidhana Soudha (740 m).
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- Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum:Gpkp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0