birla science museum pilani

its on science museum

1. Science Project On S cience Museum Made By- Name – A ditya Kukreti Class – VII-A Roll no. - 6

2. Contents About the M useum Galleries of the museum ( i ) Human B iology Gallery (ii) Electronics Gallery (iii) Mining Gallery (iv) Arms and Weapon Gallery (v) Space Gallery (vi) Science Gallery

3. About the Museum Birla Museum Pilani Birla’s, who have been known as one of the leading industrialists of India decided to establish the first museum which would showcase the scientific and technological progress of the Indian human race. The Birla’s were interested in showing the human race how science and technology has developed in India over years and how industries have led to a rapid growth, which is parallel to the development in other countries all over the world . Pilani is a town in Rajasthan which was commonly known as the “university town”. All the major educational institutions and technological educational institutions were built in this location and hence the name. The Birla’s made no exception and established the first science, technology and industrial museum in India. The science and technology museum at Pilani was established by the Birla’s towards the latter part of the 19th century. It still stands tall as the only science museum in the whole of India. The building of the museum is on a huge university campus which is about 200kms west of Delhi. The unique feature of the Birla Museum, Pilani is that it is the only museum in the entire sub-continent, whose sponsorship is done privately by the Birla’s while the other museums which have later developed are all government aided.

4. Galleries of the Museum Human Biology Gallery This particular gallery depicts the scientific evolution of man based on Darwin’s theory. It has sculptures, illustrations and also murals done on the wall which would make people understand the gradual evolution of man, better . Electronics gallery This gallery puts forward the fascinating and mysterious world of electronics and explains to people how these electronics have made our lives much easier. It proudly houses the first ever robot based on micro-processing technology. Another attraction of this gallery is the musical fountain which is controlled simply through a keyboard.

5. Mining Gallery The mining gallery depicts how minerals and other geological items are extracted from below the earth and how the whole process of mining is done. The gallery has a life-size coal mine, demonstrations of minerals, information about various geological materials and also maps showing places where minerals are available in India and the world . Arms and Weapon Gallery The arms and weapon gallery houses the variety of indigenous and impressive collection of the arms and weapons of historic value that were mainly used by the Rajputs during their rule. An exhibit has been especially dedicated to the Rajput king Maharana Pratap which makes it a visual treat for people to watch him fight with Chetak at Haldi-Ghati with special audio and visual effects.

6. Space Gallery This gallery depicts the whole of space with models and sculptures which give people the illusion of a real space. The ceiling of the room has been transformed into sky with stars, satellites and planets moving all around replicating their exact position in the real sky. It gives information about the space with the help of posters and the gallery also has a special demonstration of Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian astronaut, going to space. Science Gallery This gallery has been dedicated to exhibit general scientific and technological ideas which would help children to grow interest in science and development with the help of these lifelike demonstrations. It showcases technological models on heat, sound, light, metals and many other scientific aspects.