National Science Centre, Guwahati (formerly Regional Science Centre, Guwahati) is a science museum located in Guwahati, Assam, India. It is a unit of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), functioning under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
The centre serves as a major hub for science communication in Northeast India, offering interactive exhibits, educational programmes, and non-formal science learning opportunities.
The centre began its educational activities in 1990 and was formally inaugurated on 15 March 1994 by then Chief Minister of Assam, Hiteswar Saikia.
It was the first science centre established in Northeast India and forms part of the nationwide network of science museums developed by the NCSM. In recognition of its expanding scope and regional importance, the institution was upgraded and renamed as the National Science Centre, Guwahati on 7 January 2024.
The centre is situated at Jawaharnagar in Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam. It lies approximately 11 km from Guwahati Railway Station and about 32 km from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.
The campus includes indoor galleries, outdoor science parks, and thematic learning spaces designed for interactive engagement.
The science park and outdoor exhibits demonstrate principles of physics and natural sciences through hands-on installations.
The centre houses several permanent galleries and participatory exhibits across scientific disciplines.
Notable exhibits include:
These exhibits are designed to facilitate experiential learning and public engagement with science.
The centre includes multiple educational and technological facilities:
The centre conducts a wide range of programmes including:
The centre is open daily from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, except on Holi and Diwali. It attracts students, educators, and tourists as a major educational destination in Assam.