Gujarat Science City

In 1999, the Gujarat Council of Science City, an autonomous registered society was established under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat. Under Phase-I of the development, the IMAX 3D theatre, the first in India, was opened in 2002. It was followed by constructions of various exhibitions such as Hall of Science, Hall of Space, Energy Education Park, Life Science Park, Planet Earth as well as facilities such as children's activity centre, thrill rides, amphitheatre and musical fountain. == Features ==

Entertainment facilities Entertainment facilities at the Science City include IMAX 3D theatre, dancing musical fountains Hall of Space and Science The hall of space has an exhibition on solar system, universe, space technology and history of space exploration. The hall of science has exhibits on light, sound, mathematics, kinematics, vision, mirrors, energy and fluids. Energy Education Park The park holds exhibits on solar energy, wind power, hydroelectricity, tidal power, geothermal energy, petroleum and petrochemicals. It has models of Sardar Sarovar dam and petroleum rigs. Aquatic gallery The aquatic gallery is spread over an area of . It has 68 tanks which hold brackish, marine and fresh waters in variety of ecosystems marked as Indian, Asian, African and American Zones. It has 11,690 animals from 188 species. The shark tunnel in the gallery is long. Robotics gallery The three floor robotics gallery has 79 types of robots on display. The ground floor has an interactive exhibition and a cafeteria. It also has an exhibit displaying evolution of robotics. There is a robot dance gallery, and virtual and augmented reality gallery as well. Nature Park The nature park is spread over an area of and educates about botany and biology. Amphitheater Amphitheater (Open Air Theater) at Gujarat Science City with a capacity of 1200 seats hosts Science related especially Science Popularization activities. == Activities ==

Apart from science education and entertainment, the center also provides housing for students preparing for science exams. ==Gallery==

File:Experiments from Electrodom Room, Science City Ahmedabad.JPG|Electrodom Room ==See also==