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1.
Hindustan
Aeronautics
Limited
(HAL)
Heritage
Centre
&
Aerospace
Museum,
Bangalore,
the
first
of
its
kind
in
India
established
in
2001,
is
situated
at
the
intersection
of
HAL
Old
Airport
Road
&
Basavanagar
Road.
It
is
about
17
Kms
from
the
Bengaluru
City
Railway
Station.
The
Heritage
Centre
&
Aerospace
Museum
is
sprawled
over
4
acres
of
lush
green
land.
2.
There
are
two
major
halls,
one
displaying
the
photographs
that
chart
the
growth
of
aviation
in
each
decade
from
1940
till
date
and
a
Hall
of
Fame
that
takes
the
visitors
on
an
exciting
journey
through
the
Heritage
of
Aerospace
&
Aviation
Industry
in
India.
3.
The
second
Hall
highlights
the
various
functions
of
an
Aero
Engine
by
displaying
motorized
cross
sections
of
various
models
of
Aero
Engines.
Real
Engines
such
as
Garret
(for
Dornier
Aircraft),
Adour
(for
Jaguar
Aircraft)
and
Orpheus
(for
Kiran
Aircraft)
can
be
seen
here
along
with
Ejection
Seat
with
Parachute;
and
Pushpak
&
Basant
Aircraft.
4.
Outdoor
display
of
Aircraft
such
as
MARUT,
MIG-21,
HT-2,
KIRAN,
CANBERRA,
AJEET,
LAKSHYA
(Pilotless
Target
Aircraft)
&
many
more,
will
excite
aerospace
lovers
of
all
ages
-
kids,
students
and
adults.
5.
A
Unique
exhibit
is
the
ATC
Radar
parched
with
L
Band
surveillance
Radar
having
a
range
of
200
nautical
miles
which
rotates
at
speed
of
3-4
RPM,
with
the
frequency
of
1250-1350
MHZ
and
Meteorological
Radar.
In
addition,
PSLV
model
&
PSLV
Heat
shield
are
displayed
to
give
a
glimpse
of
forays
made
by
the
country
in
space
technology.
6.
For
the
academically
inclined,
a
Library
on
Aerospace
provides
opportunity
to
trace
the
exciting
development
of
the
industry
since
the
1940s.
While
the
Museums’
prized
possessions
include
various
types
of
Aircraft
models
on
static
display,
the
availability
of
Audio-Video
facility
and
display
of
translides
enhances
the
experience
immeasurably.
Taking
ones
experience
a
notch
above
are
the
true-motion
simulators
that
puts
oneself
in
the
pilot’s
seat,
offering
a
thrilling
ride.
It
is
where
visitors
of
all
ages
can
explore
and
imagine
what
it
would
be
like
to
soar
through
the
skies
and
have
realistic
feel
of
flying
fighter
jets
&
commerical
aircraft.
7.
The
Museum
has
an
excellently
landscaped
exterior
with
an
exclusive
Rose
Garden,
Orchidarium
and
Herbal
Garden
with
a
number
of
exotic
varieties.
A
children’s
play
area
provides
kids
endless
hours
of
fun.
A
sustainability
park
displays
working
models
of
solar
power
systems,
biogas
plant
and
hybrid
windmills
to
educate
visitors
and
students
on
alternate
energy
sources
which
help
conserve
natural
resources
and
preserve
the
environment.
8.
For
small
kids’
and
childrens’
amusement,
there
is
a
fish
pond
with
colourful
fishes.
After
an
hour
or
two
of
enjoyable
experience,
visitors
can
purchase
aircraft
models
and
other
items
from
the
Souvenir
Shop
and
relax
in
the
Cafeteria.
An
open
space
natural
Dining
Hall
under
the
trees
is
a
main
attraction
for
groups.
9.
The
Museum
is
open
to
public
from
9
AM
to
5
PM
on
all
days
throughout
the
year.
Entry
Fees:
Entrance
Fees(Adult)
Rs
50/-
per
head
Entrance
Fee(Students
and
Children
upto
18
yrs)
Rs
30/-
per
head(with
ID
card
)
Entrance
Fee(Children
upto
3
years)
Free
Physically
Handicapped
Free
Mobile
Camera
Rs
20/-
per
each
Still
Camera
Rs
50/-
per
each
Video
Camera
Rs
75/-
per
each
Basic
Simulator
Game
Rs
50/-
per
head
Motion
simulator
Rs
100/-
per
head
Note:
-
Ticket
issue
closes
at
4.30PM.
The
Museum
encourages
visitors
for
Cashless
Transaction.
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