Nehru Centre (Mumbai)

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Nehru Centre, the Brainchild of late Rajni Patel, was conceived as a tribute to one of the greatest architects of modern India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. He symbolised the idea of enlightened curiosity, scientific temper and secular values. Nehru Centre encompasses of various departments like, Discovery of India, a permanent exposition, Nehru Planetarium, Culture Wing, Art Gallery, Library, Publication Wing, etc.

The Discovery of India Building, was designed by eminent architect, Mr IM Kadri. Its architectural design embodies Nehru's vision of step-by-step rise of Modern India from a broad base of a green revolution, progressing into different directions at varying levels. There is also an Auditorium with a seating capacity of 934 seats with marvellous acoustic effects and other state-of- art facilities. It is the nucleus of various cultural and intellectual activities held at Nehru Centre.
The library at Nehru Centre, contains more than 13,000 books and is open to the public for reference purposes. Nehru Centre holds seminars and group discussions, sponsors research projects. A separate Cultural Wing has been started to promote talent in classical music, dance theatre, etc. Lecture-demonstrations pertaining to these disciplines, have been going on since November, 1990.
Discovery of India, a permanent exposition, draws it's inspiration from Pandit Nehru's monumental book, Discovery of India. The exposition is spread out in 14 galleries, attempting to enlighten the viewers with all that India has stood for through the ages. Nehru Centre's live interest in the spirit of scientific enquiry, art and culture is enlivened by organising a wide range of activities.