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{{Infobox Museum<br />
|name = Goa Science Centre<br />
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|established = {{Start date|df=yes|2001|12|19}}<br />
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|location = [[Miramar, Panaji|Miramar]], [[Panjim]], [[Goa]]<br />
|type = [[Science museum]]<br />
|visitors = {{formatnum:1250000}} (2016)<br />
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|website = {{URL|gscgoa.org}}<br />
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The '''Goa Science Centre''' is a [[science museum]], located on New Marine Highway, [[Miramar, Panaji|Miramar]], [[Panjim]]. It is a joint project of a division of India's [[National Council of Science Museums]] (NCSM) and Goa's Department of Science Technology & Environment.<br />
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==Objective==<br />
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The centre aims to "...inculcate a scientific temper particularly among the young generation and to popularize science by bringing the excitement of Science & Technology for the common people."<br />
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==Science Centre==<br />
The Science Centre covers {{convert|5|acre|ha}} of land, provided by the Government of Goa. It includes a park with exotic flowers, where visitors can learn and interact with large exhibits of principles of physics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goasciencecentre.in/science_park.php|title=Science Park :: Goa Science Centre & Planetarium|access-date=11 July 2016|archive-date=19 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160519163804/http://www.goasciencecentre.in/science_park.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> Most exhibits give visitors the opportunity to participate actively, e.g. requiring people to lift themselves using pulleys and ropes. Activities are tailored to children, so they enjoy exploring, experiencing and learning about science.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://goa-tourism.com/GTDC-holidays/see-exploring-science-goa-science-centre.htm|title=Goa Tourism – Exploring Science – Goa Science Centre|last=quentin|website=goa-tourism.com|language=en|access-date=2017-12-27}}</ref><br />
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The centre also houses interactive exhibits inside the building and presents ''Science Shows'' for young children daily. The ''Digital Planetarium,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goasciencecentre.in/planetorium.php|title=Planetorium :: Goa Science Centre & Planetarium|access-date=11 July 2016|archive-date=2 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151202012944/http://goasciencecentre.in/planetorium.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> 3-D Film Shows,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goasciencecentre.in/science_shows.php|title=Science shows :: Goa Science Centre & Planetarium|access-date=11 July 2016|archive-date=19 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160519162555/http://www.goasciencecentre.in/science_shows.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> Science Demonstration Lectures, Science Film Shows, Taramandal Shows and the Cyberlab Shows'' are suitable for all ages.<br />
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The Science Centre has an air-conditioned auditorium seating 140, where the Science Film Shows and other multimedia presentations are shown. The Cyberlab is a Multimedia Computer Lab designed to demonstrate and spread IT awareness to the public. There are two thematic galleries: Fun Science and Science of Oceans.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.goaprism.com/goa-science-centre/|title=Goa Science Centre|date=2014-07-07|access-date=2017-12-27|language=en}}</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Swami Vivekananda Planetarium|Swami Vivekananda Planetarium, Mangalore]]<br />
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[[Category:Museums in Goa]]<br />
[[Category:Science museums in India]]<br />
[[Category:Planetaria in India]]<br />
[[Category:Museums established in 2001]]<br />
[[Category:2001 establishments in Goa]]<br />
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Panaji]]<br />
[[Category:Science and technology in Goa]]<br />
[[Category:Education in Panaji]]<br />
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Panaji]]</div>ScarlettNicholso