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{{short description|Science museum in India}}
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| name = Regional Science Centre, Chalakudy
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| established = 2021
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| location = [[Chalakudy]], [[Thrissur district]], [[Kerala]]
| type = Science museum
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'''Regional Science Centre, Chalakudy''' is a science museum located in [[Chalakudy]], [[Thrissur district]] of [[Kerala]], India. It is an autonomous institution established by the [[Government of Kerala]], as a center for popularisation of science and scientific temper among the general public, especially among children. It started functioning in 2021.

==The aim==
Regional Science Center has been started by the government with the aim of imparting more knowledge about science and its basic principles among the general public, especially among the students.<ref name="prd">{{cite web |title=PRD Live - ചാലക്കുടി സയൻസ് സെന്റർ കേരളത്തിന് അഭിമാനം : മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി |url=https://prdlive.kerala.gov.in/news/134834 |access-date=2023-04-21 |archive-date=2023-04-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421051739/https://prdlive.kerala.gov.in/news/134834 |url-status=live }}</ref> The center, which comes under the Kerala State Science and Technology Museum (KSSTM), will enable students to conduct experiments and research programs in science.<ref name="times">{{cite news |title=Third Regional Science Centre to come up in Chalakudy, Kerala |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/third-regional-science-centre-to-come-up-in-chalakudy-kerala/articleshow/15543686.cms |work=The Times of India |date=18 August 2012 |access-date=21 April 2023 |archive-date=30 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230430210424/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/third-regional-science-centre-to-come-up-in-chalakudy-kerala/articleshow/15543686.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

Chalakudy Regional Science Center is one of the National Council of Science Museum's 'Innovation Hubs' aimed at providing facilities to nurture new ideas and develop an inquisitive outlook in the youth.<ref>{{cite news |title=Innovation Hub |url=https://ncsm.gov.in/activities-main/development/innovation-hub |work=NCSM |language=en |access-date=2023-04-21 |archive-date=2023-04-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421053238/https://ncsm.gov.in/activities-main/development/innovation-hub |url-status=live }}</ref>

==History==
The foundation stone for the Chalakudy Regional Science Center was laid in 2010.<ref name="times"/> It became operational in February 2021.<ref name="mat">{{cite news |title=Regional Science Centre at Chalakudy to be opened in February |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/regional-science-centre-at-chalakudy-to-be-opened-in-february-1.5394864 |work=English.Mathrubhumi |language=en |access-date=2023-04-21 |archive-date=2023-04-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421051733/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/regional-science-centre-at-chalakudy-to-be-opened-in-february-1.5394864 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="prd2">{{cite web |title=PRD Live - ശാസ്ത്രലോകത്തിന് വഴിതുറന്ന് ചാലക്കുടി |url=https://prdlive.kerala.gov.in/news/134845 |access-date=2023-04-21 |archive-date=2023-04-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421051740/https://prdlive.kerala.gov.in/news/134845 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==The center==
The Chalakudy Science Center is the third Regional Science Center in Kerala (the other two are located in [[Kozhikode]] and [[Thiruvananthapuram]]),<ref name="times"/> and the first sub-centre of the Kerala State Science and Technology Museum.<ref name="prd"/>

===Facilities available===
Science Gallery, Science Park and 3D Theater facilities for children are currently available here.<ref>{{cite web |title=PRD Live - ചാലക്കുടി റീജിയണൽ സയൻസ് സെന്ററിൽ മന്ത്രി ആർ ബിന്ദുവിന്റെ സന്ദർശനം |url=https://prdlive.kerala.gov.in/news/219781 |access-date=2023-04-21 |archive-date=2023-04-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421051734/https://prdlive.kerala.gov.in/news/219781 |url-status=live }}</ref> The main attraction is the 5000 square feet planetarium.<ref name="prd2"/> The 3D theater is a large format film projection system in which 200 people can watch the show in the planetarium theater at a time.<ref name="prd2"/> The gallery building block that occupies science galleries, 3D theatre, innovation hub and office complex has an area of 27000 square feet.<ref name="exp">{{cite news |title=ശാസ്ത്രലോകത്തിന് വഴിതുറന്ന് ചാലക്കുടി |url=https://malayalamexpressnews.com/special/chalakudy-paves-way-for-science/cid2193437.htm |work=malayalamexpressnews.com |date=17 February 2021 |language=ml |access-date=21 April 2023 |archive-date=21 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421051732/https://malayalamexpressnews.com/special/chalakudy-paves-way-for-science/cid2193437.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The center is spread over 3 floors.<ref name="ManoramaOnline">{{cite news |title=ചാലക്കുടി റീജനൽ ശാസ്ത്ര കേന്ദ്രം പ്രവർത്തനം പുനരാരംഭിച്ചു |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/thrissur/2021/10/19/thrissur-chalakudy-regional-science-centre.html |work=ManoramaOnline |publisher=[[Malayala Manorama]] |language=ml |access-date=2023-04-21 |archive-date=2023-04-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421063720/https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/thrissur/2021/10/19/thrissur-chalakudy-regional-science-centre.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Of the four targeted science galleries, the Popular Science Gallery and the Mathematics Gallery are currently operational.<ref name="prd2"/><ref name="exp"/>

The [[National Council of Science Museums]] is spearheading the Innovation Hub, which is designed to organize various programs to develop science aptitude among students. As part of the Innovation Hub, the Science Library will provide students with various study classes in science-related subjects and short-term training in specialized subjects.<ref name="prd2"/>

The observatory, equipped with a high-resolution telescope for aerial observation, can observe the stars and planets in the evening after 6.30 pm.<ref name="prd2"/> It is also said that special shows will be organized at the center during special celestial phenomena.<ref name="prd2"/>

At the center, work is also underway to install a [[mirror maze]] with endless corridors and endless reflections.<ref name="Indian Express">{{cite news |title=Mirror Maze to come up at Regional Science Centre, Chalakudy |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2020/sep/13/mirror-maze-to-come-up-at-regional-science-centre-chalakudy-2196163.html |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |access-date=2023-04-21 |archive-date=2023-04-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421061615/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2020/sep/13/mirror-maze-to-come-up-at-regional-science-centre-chalakudy-2196163.html |url-status=live }}</ref> This will be the first initiative of its kind in the state.<ref name="Indian Express"/>

==Location==
The center is located on a four-acre plot of land near the [[Panampilly Memorial Government College]] in Chalakudy, Thrissur district.<ref name="times"/><ref name="mat"/>

==Admission fee==
Admission to the Science Center is free for children under the age of four, with an entry fee of Rs.20 for adults and Rs.10 for children between the ages of four and twelve.<ref name="prd2"/>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Science museums in India]]
[[Category:Children's museums in India]]
[[Category:Museums in Kerala]]
[[Category:Science and technology in Kerala]]
[[Category:Museums established in 2021]]
[[Category:2021 establishments in Kerala]]

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