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Museums: Birla Science Museum, Hyderabad

Monday, 21 May 2012 04:22
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Brila Science Center, Hyderabad

Perched atop the Naubat Pahad, overlooking the Legislative Assembly, the Birla Planetarium is a favourite amongst lovers of astronomy. Equipped with advanced Japanese technology, the planetarium is the most modern and first of its kind in India. Adjoining the planetarium is the Science Museum, which showcases India's growing science and technological advancements.

Birla Planetarium
Timings: 11.30 am - 8.00 pm
Entry Fee: Rs. 18
Shows: English - 11.30 am - 4.00 pm, 6.00 pm, Telugu - 12.15 pm, 3.00 pm, 5.00 pm, 6.45 pm, 8.15 pm, Hindi - 7.30 pm
Contact: +91 40 23241604

Birla Science Museum
Timings: 10.30 am - 8.00 pm
Entry Fee: Rs. 15
Contact: +91 40 23235081

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Museums: Nizam's Museum, Hyderabad

Monday, 21 May 2012 04:22
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nizam museum hyderabad

A collection of the memorabilia, mementos and gifts presented to the last Nizam on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee Celebration are housed in the Nizam's Museum. It's located in the Purani Haveli, a 250 years old palace. The collection consists of the gold burnished throne used during the Silver Jubilee in 1937, gold model of the Jubilee Pavilion, a golden Tiffin box studded with precious stones and an excellent filigree of a mahout atop an elephant. Also on display are silver models of all the prominent buildings and 3 vintage cars, a 1930 Rolls Royce, a Packard, a Mark V Jaguar and various other antiques.

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