Patna Museum

Highlights

• It has more than 50,000 rare art objects, with many related to India in the ancient, middle ages and the British colonial era.
• Don't forget to see the Holy Relic Casket with the sacred ashes of Lord Buddha, and the beautiful statue Yakshani.
• Patna Museum is the state museum of the Indian state of Bihar.
• Founded on 3 April 1917 during the British Raj to house the historical artefacts found in the vicinity of Patna, it is constructed in the style of Mughal and Rajput architecture, and is known locally as the Jadu Ghar.
• Artefacts from the ancient India era to 1764 have now been transferred to Bihar Museum.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

• •The museum was constructed by the British to conserve and display the historical artifacts found in the vicinity of the state capital.
• •The concept of having a museum arose in 1912, after Bihar and Bengal were separated.
• •Patna Museum started functioning in 1915 from the commissioner's bungalow, on the campus of A.
• •The artifacts were then shifted to new rooms at the Patna High Court building before being taken to the present building in 1929.

Travel Tips

• Tickets: Entry for foreigners ₹250, Indians, ₹10 additional ₹250 to see Holy Relic Casket.

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