Bihar Museum
| Place | Patna |
|---|---|
| State / UT | Bihar |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2015 |
| Museum Type | History, Art, and Culture |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Visiting Time | 10:30 AM to 05:00 PM (Closed on Mondays) |
| Entry Fee | Indians: ₹100; Children: ₹50; Foreigners: ₹500 (Separate charges for the Audio Guide) |
Museum Introduction
Inaugurated in 2015, the Bihar Museum was built to complement the older Patna Museum. While the Patna Museum now focuses on archaeological artifacts, the Bihar Museum is designed as a "discovery center" with interactive galleries that tell the story of the land where the foundations of Indian democracy, religion, and empire-building were laid.
General Collections
The museum spans over 5.3 hectares and includes galleries dedicated to Pre-history, Ancient India (Mauryan to Gupta periods), Regional Art, Historical Art, and the Diaspora. It features state-of-the-art climate control for its rare bronze and stone collections.
Unique Historical Collections
Didarganj Yakshi: The museum’s crowning jewel is the Didarganj Yakshi, a 3rd-century BCE life-sized sandstone statue representing the pinnacle of Mauryan polish and aesthetics. It also houses an incredible collection of Kurkihar Bronzes (9th–12th century).
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/FDGy459zY5c?si=GNUV6MG-_aTIm9M9 |
|---|---|
| Video Courtesy | Bihar Museum, YT Channel |
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | The museum is connected to the old Patna Museum via a 1.5 km underground tunnel (currently being finalized) to create a unified museum corridor. It features a dedicated Children's Gallery with immersive learning zones. |
| Artifacts | Didarganj Yakshi; Terracotta figurines from Pataliputra; Rare Buddhist and Jain bronze icons; Miniature paintings; Tribal art of Bihar (Madhubani/Mithila); A massive installation of the Charka (spinning wheel). |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 612-2217064 |
| Email ID | biharmuseum-pat-bih@gov.in |
Artifact Gallery
