B M Birla Science Museum Hyderabad: A Visitor Guide

B. M. Birla Science Museum is one of the facilities at the B. M. Birla Science Centre campus. The museum opened on March 15, 1990, inaugurated by M. Chenna Reddy, then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

Inside the museum, the collections include an Interactive Science Centre, Nobel Gallery, Antarctica Diorama, Dwaraka Diorama, Remote Sensing Gallery, Nuclear Power Section and Experience Science gallery. The Dinosaurium and Space Museum add further areas to explore, while the wider campus includes a 3D Universe.

The range of subjects makes it possible to move from hands-on science to space and natural history within the same visit. The campus draws more than 500,000 people every year.

The campus is open daily from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm. Hours and ticket arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.

Opening hours

• Monday to Sunday: 10:00–20:00

Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.

The operator does not publish a ticket price or online booking procedure on its website and directs visitors to contact the venue for ticket details. Museums of India gives an entry fee, but marks that information unverified, so confirm the current price directly rather than relying on it.

For ticket enquiries, the operator gives these numbers: 040-23235081, 23241061 and 23241067. Its email is birlasc@gmail.com.

The planetarium runs full-dome shows in English, Hindi and Telugu, with show topics changing at regular intervals. The operator describes subjects including galaxy and nebula formation, clusters and the evolution of the universe.

Published English show times are 11:30 am, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm; the 8:15 pm show is optional, depending on public requirement. Hindi is scheduled at 7:30 pm, with the same optional 8:15 pm show.

Telugu is scheduled at 3:00 pm, with optional shows at 12:15 pm, 5:00 pm and 6:45 pm. These schedules are subject to change, so confirm with the operator before planning around a particular show.

Sky shows last approximately 35–40 minutes and run back-to-back during working hours, all days of the week. Children below four years of age are not permitted in the Sky Theatre.

NTR Gardens is another central Hyderabad stop. If you want to combine the two attractions, plan the museum visit around the planetarium schedule, then set aside time for the gardens. The NTR Gardens guide to tickets and timing covers what to expect there.

A broader route through the area can include several central city sights, organized around Lakdi-ka-pul in a one-day central Hyderabad itinerary.

The science museum, planetarium and other campus facilities have different schedules and ticket arrangements, so confirm the details for the parts you plan to visit. The G. P.

Birla Observatory is open from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, subject to sky conditions. The Archaeology museum and Nirmala Birla Gallery of Modern Art are open from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm.

For a more flexible visit, check the planetarium schedule and ticket details before setting out, especially if a particular language show is important to your plans.

Where is B. M. Birla Science Museum?

It is near Birla Mandir in Saifabad, Adarsh Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500004.

What are the museum’s opening hours?

Open daily. Confirm current hours before visiting.

How can you check B. M. Birla Science Museum tickets?

Contact the venue by phone or email for current ticket details; the operator does not publish a price or online booking procedure on its website.

Are young children allowed in the planetarium?

Children below four years of age are not permitted in the planetarium Sky Theatre.