{"id":59026,"date":"2024-12-20T12:41:53","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T07:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/?p=59026"},"modified":"2025-06-06T12:14:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T06:44:34","slug":"museums-in-patna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/museums-in-patna\/","title":{"rendered":"Museums in Patna: A Time Travel to the Rich History and Culture!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know that Patna is one of the world’s oldest inhabited cities? The city’s origin can be traced back to the 5th century and it remained the capital of several empires, including the Maurya and Gupta. Its great heritage is still kept safe in the museums in Patna, which offer an in-depth view of not only Patna\u2019s history and culture but also its innovative scientific discoveries. The museums in the city feature ancient artefacts, the Didarganj Yakshi statue, coins and much more which take us back in time to Bihar\u2019s rich heritage. 
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Visit 8 Museums in Patna for Relics and Interactive Science Displays.
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1. Patna Museum (Jadu Ghar)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Known as the gateway to Bihar\u2019s rich heritage, the Patna Museum (Jadu Ghar) is one of the country\u2019s oldest museums established in 1917 during British rule. The museum\u2019s domes, central Chattri and traditional Jharokhas representing Indo-Saracenic architectural style bring history to life. The museum was first established in one of the Patna High Court\u2019s rooms before the land was allocated for its construction in 1925. The new building designed by Rai Bahadur Vishnu Swarup was completed in 1928 and was opened to the public by Sir Hugh Lansdown Stephenson, the then Governor of Bihar and Orissa in 1929. The grandeur of the museum makes it one of the best places to visit in Patna<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Home to the Relics Casket of Buddha, the longest fossil tree in India, measuring 53 feet, Patna Museum, one of the remarkable museums in Patna has preserved important elements of history and culture. With over 75,000 antiquities, 4,000 terracotta and stone sculptures and 28,000 coins, the museum has a wide range of archaeological relics, paintings, textiles and sculptures from various eras like the Mauryan and British times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galleries:<\/strong> The National History Gallery, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Gallery and Geological Gallery.
Entry Fee:<\/strong> INR 15 for Indians | INR 250 for Foreigners.
Timing:<\/strong> 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Closed on Monday).
Location:<\/strong> Buddh Marg, Veerchand Patel Road Area, Patna, Bihar, 800001. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Bihar Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Designed by Japan\u2019s Maki and associates in collaboration with Mumbai-based Opolis, the Bihar Museum, one of the popular museums in Patna, was established in 2015 as a modern cultural centre. The museum is located in the heart of Patna and is spread across 24,000 sq. mts. You can witness Bihar\u2019s rich culture and historic legacy through innovative exhibitions and events in four distinct galleries which display Bihar\u2019s journey from ancient Patalipautra to the 18th century and Bihari diaspora through historic regional contemporary artworks. The museum has preserved over 5,000 years of Bihar\u2019s history, culture and art, fostering a sense of pride. The state’s historic legacy further makes it one of the popular places to visit in Bihar<\/a>, not only for heritage enthusiasts but also for tourists worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The museum’s top attractions include the Didarganj Yakshi statue in Terracotta, artefacts from the Maurya coins, stone and bronze sculptures, thangkas and miniature paintings.
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Galleries: <\/strong>Orientation Gallery, History Galleries and Special Galleries.
Entry Fee:<\/strong> INR 100 for Indians | INR 500 for Foreigners.
Timing:<\/strong> 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Monday).
Location:<\/strong> Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Veerchand Patel Road Area, Bailey Rd, Patna, Bihar, 800001. <\/p>\n\n\n

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