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Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, India: what it is and when to go
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum is an Industrial and technological museum in Bangalore (Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technology Museum) in India (Bengaluru). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is October to March. In June there are 12 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 14. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Industrial and technological museum in Bangalore · Museums and art
- Local name
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technology Museum
- Where
- India
- Best time
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- BLR Bengaluru, 27 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 10:00-18:00
- Website
- vismuseum.gov.in
- Coordinates
- 12.97522, 77.59643
What it is and where
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum is an Industrial and technological museum in Bangalore (Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technology Museum) in India (Bengaluru). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Bengaluru, where this site lists 26 more places to see, 4.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 12.97522, 77.59643; the nearest main airport is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR, Bengaluru), 27 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Museums and art places in India. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum is October to March.
- JanBest time11:19
- FebBest time11:35
- MarBest time11:55
- AprPossible12:18
- MayBetter not12:36
- JunBetter not12:46
- JulBetter not12:42
- AugBetter not12:26
- SepPossible12:04
- OctBest time11:42
- NovBest time11:23
- DecBest time11:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to India
To enter India there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months, with two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the India checklist. Currency: Indian rupee (INR), a closed currency; plugs: Type C, D and M · 230 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter, and power cuts are normal); emergencies: 112 for everything · 100 police · 102 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Bengaluru AquariumAquarium in Bangalore, India275 m
- Vidhana SoudhaSeat of legislature, Govt of Karnataka803 m
- Jawaharlal Nehru PlanetariumPlanetarium1.2 km
- St. Mary's Basilica, BengaluruChurch in Karnataka, India1.3 km
- Russell MarketShopping market in Bangalore, India1.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the India guide.
More in India: Museums and art
- Statue of Unity: statue of Vallabhbhai Patel at the bank of Narmada river, Gujarat, India
- Victoria Memorial, Kolkata: memorial dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria in Kolkata
- Indian Museum: museum in India
- National Museum of India: National and art museum in New Delhi, India
- Salar Jung Museum: art museum in Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Gandhi Smriti: museum and death place of Mahatma Gandhi, in New Delhi, India
Every India place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum?
It is an Industrial and technological museum in Bangalore (Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technology Museum in the local language) in India. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum?
October to March. In June there are 12 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 14.
How do you get to Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum?
The nearest main airport is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), 27 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around India is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the India map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Bengaluru Aquarium, Vidhana Soudha, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium. The rest is in the India guide.
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