Timing: 10.30 am to 8 pm (All seven days). Timings may differ on public holidays.
Exhibitions at B.M. Birla Science Museum
1. Interactive Science Exhibit
If you are a science nerd then this is the best place for you to visit. Exhibits here have been designed to display various laws of Physics and fascinating concepts of optical illusion in action. Lift Yourself Up and See Sounds are their most popular tourist exhibits.
2. Archaeology and Doll Exhibit
With exhibits of excavated materials from pre, early historic and megalithic era, this place is ideal for history buffs. Thanks to the Birla Archaeological & Cultural Research Institute, here you can witness palm leaf manuscripts, carvings, and never-seen-before paintings.
3. Dinosaur Exhibit
If you are fascinated with prehistoric creatures then head to the Dinosaurium. With fossils dating back to 160 million years (approx.), here you will witness everything that is dinosaur-related.
4. Electronic Exhibit
If you have had enough of science and need something from the future, Electronic Exhibit is for you. An exhibit full of the latest scientific developments, don’t miss the self-playing harp and the hologram section.
5. Nirmala Birla Art Gallery Exhibit
This gallery has a display of a large collection of crystal dolls and sculptures, and sections dedicated to the cosmos and the prehistoric era. The ivory architecture with intricate carving is their major tourist attraction.
Places to Eat Near B.M. Birla Science Museum
1. Hotel Shadab (High Court Road)
If you come to Hyderabad and leave without having your fill of Hyderabadi Biryani, then your trip is incomplete. And there is no better place than Hotel Shadab for that. Order their Haleem on the side, and you are set to start the best food experience of your life.
2. Chutneys (Banjara Hills Road No. 3)
One of the most popular restaurants in the city, Chutneys is the place to taste local delicacies and other South Indian dishes that you may have never heard of. And as the name suggests, do check out their range of chutneys.
3. Shah Ghouse Cafe & Restaurant (Shah Ali Banda Road)
A far cry from your upscale restaurants and hotels, this is a favourite of both locals and tourists. If you are looking to taste authentic Hyderabadi cuisine then head straight to Shah Ghouse. Ramadan is the best time to visit here.
4. Subhan Bakery (Nampally Market)
When looking for cakes and cookies, there is no better place than Subhan Bakery. With over 100 years of experience, they offer a range of cookies, biscuits and cakes, all baked in-house, and with their own recipes. Don’t forget to pack their signature dish – Osmania biscuits.
5. Hotel Savera (Malakpet)
This is the only place in Hyderabad where you can taste Luqmi. Similar to a meat samosa, this is a local delicacy that is fast disappearing. With strong flavours of spices, this is another place to try local delicacies that can’t be found anywhere else in the city.
6. Gufaa Ohri’s Cuisine Court (Basheerbagh)
Cave right in the middle of the city. Yes, that’s right. At Gufaa Ohri’s cuisine court you can enjoy a number of vegetarian and non-vegetarian North Indian delicacies in a cave-like setting. Dim lights and spooky sound effects add to the overall experience.
