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'''Dr. A.&nbsp;P.&nbsp;J. Abdul Kalam Science City''' is a science city.It is built by Department of Science and Technology Government of [[Bihar]] to promote and popularize Science among people. It is located at [[Rajendra Nagar, Patna|Rajendra Nagar]], [[Patna]] in the  [[Indian state]] of [[Bihar]]. It aims to promote and popularize science as well as demonstrating and preserving the history of scientific development in [[Bihar]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/work-on-science-city-to-begin-this-month/articleshow/68141661.cms|title=Work on APJ Abdul Kalam Science City to begin this month|date=24 February 2019|first=Faryal|last=Rumi|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-07-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.abindesignstudio.com/projects/details/103-dr-a-p-j-abdul-kalam-science-city-patna|title=Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Science City, Patna|website=Abin Design Studio|language=en|access-date=2019-07-17}}</ref>

== Design ==
The building adopts state of the art technology. It is designed as a  G+1 (2 storey) building, covering {{convert|30000|m2}} on a {{convert|22|acre|adj=on|order=flip}} site near the [[Moin-ul-Haq Stadium]] in [[Rajendra Nagar, Patna|Rajendra Nagar]], [[Patna]] with an estimated cost {{INRConvert|6400000000|bl|lk=r}}. The construction works of Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Science City is likely to be completed by November 2025,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/science-city-project-delayedlikely-to-be-ready-next-year/articleshow/90967757.cms|title=Science city project delayed, likely to be ready next year}}</ref> whereas other technical works like installation of science exhibits are expected to be completed by June, 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/construction-works-in-dr-apj-abdul-kalam-science-city-likely-to-be-completed-by-november/articleshow/91268279.cms|title=Construction works in Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Science City likely to be completed by November}}</ref>

==Exhibition==
[[File:Nitish Kumar and Samrat Chaudhary inaugurating Patna Science City.jpg|thumb|Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary inaugurating APJ Abdul Kalam science city in Patna in 2025.]]
It is to have four galleries: Body and Mind, Space and Astronomy, Basic science, Sustainable planet consisting of 243 interactive and realistic exhibits.
Along with the same there will be a Grand Atrium lobby for entrance, Orientation Theatre, Multipurpose Halls, Temporary Exhibition Halls, 500 seater Auditorium, 300 seater Cafeteria, 4D Theatre, Retails spaces, Bio Diversity Park and many more to enchant the commuters to its beauty.

==Facilities==
[[File:Nitish Kumar inaugurating Patna Science City.jpg|thumb|Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visiting a section of science city after its inauguration on 21 September 2025.]]
It is to have four learning suites: Marker Space, Big Data Centre, Demo Kitchen and a gym on first floor for children who visit during a study tour or excursion. The dormitory is to accommodate 250 students connected to the learning suites.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/science-city-to-be-ready-by-2022-end/articleshow/84508873.cms|title=Patna: ‘Science city to be ready by 2022-end'}}</ref>

==Stakeholders Involved==
Prime Stake holder is [[Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of Bihar]] Partnered with [[Building Construction Department, Govt. of Bihar]] for Excitation of Building works. Prime Consultant for the project is Flying Elephant Studio, Bangalore formed consortium along with Gleeds Consulting India Pvt Ltd (Project and Cost management consultant) and [[Studio Nabila birjis]] (Interior Consultant) (now known as Atelier birjis<ref>https://www.atelierbirjis.com/</ref>) and [[Gallagher & Associates]] (Exhibit Consultant) . Execution Agency is [[Shapoorji Pallonji]].

==See also==
* [[Shrikrishna Science Centre]]
* [[Indira Gandhi Planetarium]]
* [[Gujarat Science City]], [[Ahmedabad]], Gujarat, India 
* [[Science City Kolkata]]
* [[List of science centers#Asia]]

==References==
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Patna]]
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[[Category:Memorials to A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]]
[[Category:Science parks in India]]
[[Category:Science museums in India]]