History
The Experimenta Science Centre was founded in the year 2023 by the GD Naidu Charities under the able guidance of Sri GD Gopal, Managing Trustee of GD Naidu Charities. The Trust was set up by (late) Sri G D Naidu, a distinguished scientist, industrialist and philanthropist of Coimbatore, South India, with an objective of setting up museums, science centre and technical institutions, to further the cause of educating the next generation by practical means.
Shri. GD Naidu, well known as ‘the Edison of India,’ was an ardent automobile enthusiast, science lover and loved learning the science behind functioning and invention of everything that he came across. He was a man of practical learning and he strongly believed that empowerment comes through dissemination of knowledge.
About Us
The Interactive Science Centre named “Experimenta” was inaugurated on 28 Feb 2023. The main objective of the Science Centre is to stimulate curiosity, develop an inquiring mind and enable children & adults to learn science in an informal and fun-filled manner.
The interactive science centre aims to nurture public understanding about science and is dedicated to budding science enthusiasts from around the world who would enjoy learning science the fun way. The curious learners encounter a variety of interactive exhibits and exciting tasks that amaze and thrill them as they understand the science behind the phenomena.
SOUND
ILLUSION
MATH
NATURE
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Experimenta Science Centre is set up over a space of 40,000 Sq. ft with modern amenities and over 120 interactive science exhibits that match world class standards. Experimenta aims to offer students a playful approach to Science and Technology, with specially designed hands-on exhibits which promotes a nurturing educational experience overall.
The Centre has well curated write-ups and information boards to explain about the science behind each exhibit and a team of Science Communicators to assist children and the public to explore Experimenta effectively. The exhibits in the Science Centre are very carefully chosen from across the world and have been arranged under various categories such as Motion, Sound, Illusion, Optics, Maths, Nature, Mechanics, Power & Energy, Light and Colours.
The Science Centre also houses STEM Labs (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) which has various laboratories such as Maker’s Space, Activity Labs, Physics Lab, Robotics Lab etc., where students across private and government schools can gain practical knowledge by carrying out experiments under qualified mentors.
It is estimated to take around 3 hours to play or interact with all exhibits. The Experimenta Science Centre, located on the Second Floor of the main building, is accessible by a friendly ramp & Lift, adequately lit & well aerated and provides the visitors an enriching experience and time well spent in learning science in a fun filled manner.
