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🏢 Expo
CII IMME – 18th International Mining and Machinery Exhibition 2026
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Science City
3 upcoming events — next: CII IMME – 18th International Mining and Machinery Exhibition 2026 (18 Nov – 21 Nov).
AddressScience City, J.B.S. Haldane Avenue, Kolkata 700046
Getting thereNearest: Barun Sengupta / Science City (Orange Line), ~10 min walk
CapacityMain auditorium 2,232 seats
Official sitesciencecitykolkata.org.in
Upcoming at Science City
About Science City
Science City is the largest science centre in the Indian subcontinent, a campus of galleries, a science park and a convention complex on the EM Bypass. The convention centre opened on 21 December 1996 and the science centre on 1 July 1997. For families it means the Space Theatre dome, the Evolution of Life dark ride, the Dynamotion hall and outdoor exhibits; the centre is open daily from 10 am to 7 pm, with general entry at ₹80 and shows charged extra. For event-goers it means the 2,232-seat main auditorium, the biggest in eastern India, along with a mini auditorium, seminar halls and an exhibition ground that host concerts, convocations, expos and conferences.
Frequently asked questions
What are Science City's timings and ticket price?
It is open every day from 10 am to 7 pm, with counters closing at 6 pm. General entry is ₹80 per person, and children under three enter free.
How big is the Science City auditorium?
The main auditorium seats 2,232, the largest in eastern India. There is also a mini auditorium and seminar halls.
Is there a metro station at Science City?
Yes. Barun Sengupta station on the Orange Line, opened in August 2025, is about ten minutes' walk.
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