Have You Been To India's Only Brain Museum, Right Here In Bangalore?

Touted to be the only one of its kind in the country, the Brain Museum at NIMHANS gives you a glimpse into the grey matter with guided tours and brain specimens.

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From a centre dedicated to sound and music to a technological one, the city has its fair share of museums. However, did you know Bangalore’s home to what is probably India’s only brain museum? Oh yes! Located within NIMHANS and managed by the institute’s Neuropathology department, the Brain Museum here is where you can get up and close with the incredible organ. Collected over the past 35 years or so, there are over 400 brains on display here!
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Open only on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the museum has guided tours, led by someone from the department. The guided tour session begins with an introductory lecture which lets you learn more about the human brain with an actual specimen. You’ll even get to touch and feel it while getting to know more about functions and different parts!
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Next comes the rows lined with see-through jars holding brains of all kinds. While you’ll find interesting animal specimens like a chicken brain and a rat brain, we were particularly intrigued by the sections of brains affected by different injuries, neurological disorders and conditions. Think ones that succumbed to Parkinson’s, tumour or accidents. The tour usually takes around two hours and is restricted to 35-40 visitors. While spending an afternoon gaping at brains might not be everyone's cup of tea, we'd recommend this if you're looking for something offbeat and informative.

Where: NIMHANS Brain Museum, Hosur Main Road, Sattar Layout, Wilson Garden
When: Wednesdays, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm and Saturdays, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Price: Free entry
Contact: 080 26563357

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