The Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum was an initiative undertaken by the Ministry of Culture, and was set up in 1960 as an independent entity supported by the National Council for Science Museums. The museum is named after Sir Visvesvaraya, the great engineer who has to his credit the KRS dam and Mysore University to name a few. The museum focuses mainly on science and has exhibits that trace the history of engines, biotechnological revolution, dinosaur exhibits, and science for children. It has shows like the fascinating Taramandal Show which is popular and has a separate entry fee. There is also a small store within the premises that sells scientific toys for children. The museum is a fun place to stop at with the family.
Mahabodhi Loka Shanti Buddha Vihara is the venue for all the devotees of Lord Buddha to converge at. The seekers of knowledge and enlightenment gather here to gain a deeper insight of Gautama Buddha's teachings. Locally known as the 'Mahabodhi Society of Bangalore', this charitable organization was established after the mid 90's in Bengaluru, and it strives for the upliftment and welfare of society. There is a temple on the premises with a stone Stupa erected near its entrance. Spiritual and academic studies are conducted here regularly along with prayer sessions, meditation, chanting, talks, discourses, dhamma-studies and a lot more.
Discover Children's library is a place where you can spend some quality time with your children. Ideal for kids up to the age of ten, the concept of the library is a juxtaposition of the idea of American Public libraries and Children experience centers. Along with your child, you can engage in various activities like child parties, books readings, puzzles competition, or watch the fun yet educative CDs.
St. Mary's Cathedral is visited by worshippers of the Syriac Orthodox Church Faith, commonly known as Syrian Christians or Jacobites. Officially known as 'St. Mary’s Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church,' it provides a much-needed sense of tranquil to every soul who stops by. With the support of the devotees and other dedicated lay people from the community, the church has been involved in numerous welfare and charitable activities. They have the youth association assembly, choir groups, music programs, Sunday school and other people-centric activities organized to make church life more enriching and meaningful.
Whether you are a bookworm or interested in obtaining information and insight on a particular topic, this library will prove to be helpful as it has a wide array of books on science, arts, humanities etc. Located at Jayanagar in Bengaluru, it receives about 300 visitors everyday comprising of school going kids to elders. Equipped with an internet connection, they allow mobile phones inside. A few refreshing drinks are also available.
Synonymous with creativity, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath (KCP) is a College of Fine Arts which is renowned for many good reasons. The artists taught and trained here, are not only talented but also very skillful with their fingers. The beautiful campus is nestled amidst lush greenery which perhaps gives birth to all of these wonderful creations. They offer a variety of courses in fine arts like Art History, Visual Arts, Painting, Graphics, Applied Arts, Sculpture and more. Apart from a well-equipped library, KCP also has all the learning aids like the latest audio and visual equipment. There are many unique exhibitions held in the KCP galleries, which are both temporary and permanent, and ranging from fine art to contemporary. Both local and national artists feature their artistic creations here. Popular and famous art events like 'Chitra Sante' are participated in by many at the national level too. Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath is located near the Lalit Ashok Hotel in Kumara Krupa Highgrounds.