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Delhi's New Prehistoric Gallery Brings Dinosaurs Back to Life at National Science Centre
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CNBC TV18•23-09-2026, 09:59
Delhi's New Prehistoric Gallery Brings Dinosaurs Back to Life at National Science Centre
- •Delhi's National Science Centre unveils a renovated Prehistoric Life Gallery, featuring lifelike dinosaur models, roaring sound effects, and interactive exhibits.
- •The gallery, inaugurated on August 26, displays 35 prehistoric species, including giant scorpions, early birds, massive dinosaurs, and Neanderthal man.
- •Exhibits include life-sized and scaled animated robotic models, designed to recreate natural habitats and prehistoric ecosystems with dramatic lighting and volcano models.
- •The Prehistoric Life Gallery is included in the National Science Centre's entry ticket, which costs ’ 100 per person and grants access to 10 galleries.
- •Located on Bhairon Marg near Bharat Mandapam, the centre is open from 9:30 am to 6 pm, with ticket sales closing at 5 pm; it is closed on Mondays.
Key Questions Answered
Visitors do not need to buy a separate ticket for the Prehistoric Life Gallery, as it is included in the general entry ticket for the National Science Centre which costs ₹100 per person. Children under the age of five can enter free of charge.
The National Science Centre is open daily from 9:30 am to 6 pm. Ticket sales close at 5 pm, and the center remains closed every Monday.
The Prehistoric Life Gallery is located inside the National Science Centre on Bhairon Marg, near Bharat Mandapam in central Delhi.
