Staff Reporter : kolkata, 14th November, 2026. Science City, Kolkata, a unit of National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, celebrated Children’s Day on 14 November 2026 by organising an engaging and fun-filled educational programme at its premises in Kolkata. Designed around the theme of learning science with fun, the event brought together young minds for a day of hands-on creativity, interactive play, and spirited intellectual engagement.
The celebration featured a vibrant blend of interactive activities aimed at making scientific concepts joyful, accessible, and easy to grasp outside traditional classroom settings. The programme included “Make and Play: A Science Toy Making Workshop”, where participants built working scientific toys using simple everyday materials to understand fundamental principles of physics and mechanics. During the workshop, young learners crafted three engaging models: Still to Movie (exploring immersive visual effects), Kaleidoscope (creating dynamic designs from the reflection of light), and Titanic Horn (making a working fog horn using a simple balloon and pipe). Alongside the workshop, a special “Game Zone Exhibition” allowed visitors to explore various scientific phenomena through playful, hands-on exhibits and interactive challenges. Adding to the excitement, an “Open House Science Quiz” tested the participants’ scientific knowledge, presence of mind, and curiosity in a lively, encouraging atmosphere.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pramod Grover, Director, Science City, Kolkata, said, “Children learn best when curiosity is paired with joy and hands-on discovery. Through programmes like the Science Toy Making Workshop, Game Zone Exhibition, and Open House Science Quiz, Science City aims to break the notion that science is difficult, transforming it into an exciting adventure of play, experimentation, and fun. Initiatives like these nurture creativity and inspire young minds to observe, question, and explore the science present in everyday life.”
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from a total of 70 school students, along with teachers and visitors from across Kolkata. Young participants showed immense excitement as they crafted their own science toys, competed in the interactive game zone, and eagerly answered questions during the open-house quiz. The lively interaction throughout the day reflected a strong enthusiasm for experiential learning and hands-on scientific exploration.
Science City, Kolkata has consistently promoted scientific temper through interactive exhibitions, educational programmes, science lectures, workshops, and outreach initiatives. The successful hosting of this programme reflects its continued commitment to make science engaging, accessible, and inspiring for people of all ages, while encouraging young minds to think, discover, and innovate through meaningful and enjoyable public engagement.
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