Patna 800001
Bihar
India
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10am–5pm
Situated in the fertile valley of the great river Ganges… the ancient land of revered temples, stupas and viharas…. the erstwhile Magadh empire and the modern state of Bihar boasts of thousands of years of history, culture and tradition. Bihar Museum showcases this rich heritage under its state of the art facility, spread over an area of more than 13 acres. Having inaugurated in 2015 in the capital city of Patna, this world class museum has the pride of place amongst the tourist attractions of the state and the nation. A vast collection of historical artifacts from the earliest of civilisation upto the year 1764 are housed here. Also on display are the finest traditional, folk and contemporary art forms. There is a special Children’s Gallery and an in-house souvenir shop as well for visitors to take back and cherish a slice of Bihar’s soul.