Archive · 20 Aug 2026
BITM Kolkata Announces Three-Day National Space Day Programme
The Birla Industrial & Technological Museum in Kolkata is planning a three-day space event.
It will take place from August 23 to 25, 2026.
The event is meant to teach people about India’s work in space.
Visitors can watch live science demonstrations each day.
They can also take part in a quiz about India’s space programme.
In the evening, visitors may look at the night sky through telescopes.
Telescope viewing will happen only if the sky is clear.
Students, families and science fans can attend the activities.
People can join on a first-come, first-served basis or book by telephone.
The Birla Industrial & Technological Museum will host a National Space Day programme from August 23 to 25, 2026.
The event will highlight India’s space achievements and promote awareness of space science.
Activities include daily live science demonstrations, an open-house quiz and guided telescope observations.
The science show starts at 11 a.m., the quiz at noon and telescope viewing from 6 to 7 p.m.
Programmes are first-come, first-served, with advance bookings available by telephone at 9433244145.
- Who
- The Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Kolkata, a unit of the National Council of Science Museums under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
- What
- A three-day National Space Day programme featuring science demonstrations, a quiz and guided telescope observations.
- When
- August 23 to 25, 2026; the science show is at 11 a.m., the quiz at noon and telescope viewing from 6 to 7 p.m.
- Where
- The Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, 19A Gurusaday Road, Kolkata – 700019.
- Why
- To highlight India’s achievements in space exploration and promote awareness of space science through educational activities.
- Event
- National Space Day programme
- Dates
- August 23–25, 2026
- Venue
- Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, 19A Gurusaday Road, Kolkata – 700019
- Science show
- ‘SPACE-tacular’ Science Show at 11 a.m. daily
- Quiz
- ‘India in Space’ Open House Quiz at noon
- Telescope viewing
- ‘Night Sky: Through Telescope’ from 6 to 7 p.m., subject to clear skies
- Bookings
- First-come, first-served; telephone enquiries and bookings at 9433244145