Patna Museum
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Wonderful place for visit with family and friends in Patna. Entry ticket is Rs 100 per person. The Museum Fully Air-conditioned so you may visit in pick summer also. There is 2 section one for kids and another is historical. There is one theatre also where informative movie about the museum and history of Bihar runs every hour for free. Highly recommended. This museum mostly contains modern artworks and a few exhibits that were found in and around of Patliputra. Most of its contents have now been moved to the new Museum. There is a wildlife and minerals sections which is quite unique. The park situation outside offers a soothing and scenic view. A good place to spend few hours with friends and family especially children. Entry fee is quite low and separate passes are required for mobile photography. A good museum altogether. But my advice is that you have to be sure of what you want when you are visiting this place. I visited this place last in 1995 and back then there was only one museum in Patna. With Bihar museum around, you have to have some interest in specifics displayed here to come and visit this place. I came here to see the Natural History part as it has a rare Fossil of a 200million old tree which is not something that you will find in a regular museum in India. I am a Fossil enthusiast and this place is therefore great for me. You have to have your pic. Nevertheless, a good Victorian architecture building to see and enjoy on a sunny day in Winter. Do visit once. :) This is a good place to visit with family and kids. It has long garden with green grass. Also, this is a very clean place where you will feel good & fresh with own circle. The museum have some out standing collections of living kind such as animals, tree, painting, and more. The architecture is also so beautiful and you feel like, you are in a palace. And its affordable too. You can buy a ticket for adults 15rs only. If you are looking for photography inside the museum then you can collect an extra ticket for your cam, mobile, professional camera etc just only 100rs. Only for Indians!😊 If you are planning for an outing in the city with kids I will recommend to visit this place!😊
Sumit RanjanSumit Ranjan
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This is also a historical building as the construction was completed in 1926, it has been in use for almost a 100 years now. The Patna Museum originally started in a room of Commissioner's office which was located near Gandhi Maidan in Patna. When High Court was constructed, the artefacts were moved there. It was through the efforts of A.N. Sinha, that this museum came into being and artefacts discovered in excavation at various sites of undivided Bihar started getting stored here. This building also hosts two research institutes. It has a library kind of collection of books related to archeology and history too. There is a cafeteria for visitors but there are better options available right on the opposite side of the road so I would rather suggest using them. Right at the entrance there is a Bihar emporium shop behind the ticket booking office. A lot of artefacts can be purchased from this shop at reasonable prices. This museum hosts the longest fossil tree, which was discovered near Asansol. It also has a casket of ashes of Gautam Buddha which Buddhist travelers come over to see. Most of the coins discovered in Bihar region, ranging from pre Mauryan era to the British colonial rule are stored here. Somehow the coins are on display on special occasions only. On the first floor the last room stores objects related to Dr. Rajendra Prasad (first President of India). Although there is a separate museum for artefacts related to Rajendra Babu, many items related to his time as President of India are in this museum. You can see tools he used to lay foundations or many important places and gifts that he received. One hall contains brass and other metal idols which are related to Tantric and Buddhist traditions. There's a hall for replicas of Mauryan artefacts found around Patna. On the ground floor one room is for natural history where many stuffed animals, birds, butterflies and even a crocodile can be seen. The gallery beside it houses the longest tree fossil and other stones. On the opposite side, a hall houses many paintings by prominent painters and other artwork.
Small TalkSmall Talk
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Patna Museum, built in 1917 during the British Raj. There has been a wonderful use of Rajput and Mughal style in its architecture. Its windows are reminiscent of the palace of Rajasthan. The biggest attraction of this museum was the statue of Yakshini of Didarganj with Chander in her hand. One arm of the idol was fractured. So far it has been removed from here and sent to the new museum. Rahul Sakrantayan donated 10,000 handwritten Manusmritis to this museum which were written from the past gold and silver on hand made paper Here are some rare, ancient books on Buddhadarshan that were taken to Tibet seven hundred years ago and therefore survived the destruction of Nalanda University There are ancient rare coins, weapons, utensils, jewelery clothes. There are documents of the historical battle of Buxar. Here is a tableau of the lifestyle of the tribals and their contribution to the freedom struggle. There is much that makes this museum rich and worth visiting. Students of Patna Art College are often seen making still life sketches here. This museum is also known as "Jadugar". It will be enough to call an auto or rickshaw-wala simply as a 'magician' to reach here. In its compound, there were earlier metal, life-size statues of some Englishmen, and walking around the museum you could see its architecture not only from the front, but from all sides. Now most of the part is covered and construction work is going on inside which is going to be covered with sackcloth after being made. Yes, the words of the officers will become separate and they will become silk Right now only one statue is visible, that of Viceroy Lord Hastings... will the rest survive or will be crushed... Don't know..!
Wahid BuxWahid Bux
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The museum is surrounded by a beautiful scenery park. A number of statues, such as of Lord Hardinge, Viceroy of India dots the campus. The museum has a collection of over 45,000 exhibits, out of which only a small percentage of it are on display due to space constraint. The Relic casket, containing the mortal remains of Lord Buddha is one of its rare possessions. However the most famous collection of the museum is 'Didarganj Yakshi', the statue from 3rd Century BC. A brick sculpture of lord Buddha and stupas, named as Satabdi Smarak is situated in one of the corner of the museum. A cafeteria (Sangrahalaya Vihar) managed by Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation and a souvenir shop managed by HHEC (Ministry of Textile, GoI) is present in one corner of the museum. The museum building also houses few government offices like office of the National Mission for Manuscripts, Govt. of India and Bihar Research Society. The museum also houses an auditorium, named as Jan Nayak Karpuri Thakur Auditorium at the back side. It was inaugurated in 2000.The museum building consist of two floor, with each floor having dedicated Galleries to display the artifacts in a proper way. The galleries are Natural History Gallery,Stone Sculpture Gallery,Orissan Stone Sculpture,Indian Stone Art Tradition ,Terracota Gallery,Budda Relic Gallery,Bronze Galley, Mahapandit Rahul Sankrityayana Gallery,Art Gallery & war-weapon Gallery,Painting Gallery,Patliputra Gallery, Rajendra Gallery etc. Date of experience: December 2017
Vipul RajVipul Raj
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MONDAY CLOSED. Operational 10:30 to 4:30 Must visit if you are in patna. Time spending - Depends how much you are interested in arts. For people like me ,4 hours. For a child or not so interested 45 mins. Ticket price for Indians Rs 15 Ticket price for foreigners Rs 250 ...👏 Ticket to buddhas casket relics gallery For Indian Rs 100. For foreigners Rs 500👏👏 Students Rs 5 (good work there😏) For mobile with camera Rs 20 (however you can go inside with your phone and attend calls) . Do get this ticket as you won't regret later. Still camera 100 Video camera 500 Commercial recording 5000 They have washrooms and drinking water facility. A canteen is also available but you won't get anything but samosa and chai. For cloak room ,they charge Rs 5 and you can submit your baggage over there Its easy for someone to miss some of the galleries so keep asking gaurds for galleries. (Show them pics from google review and ask the location if you were unable to find that particular gallery). You can spend hours looking at beautiful paintings and get immersed in their beauty. Do look each picture AT CLOSE and you can find awesome detailings. A great masterpiece of buddha painting can also be found painted . The artist of which i became a fan at the moment Mr. Sanatan Dinda.
Snehal SamarpitSnehal Samarpit
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📌𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗡𝗔 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗨𝗠 Hidden gem in Patna! Patna Museum is a treasure trove of history, art, and culture. The museum has an impressive collection of artifacts, including ancient sculptures, coins, and paintings. The exhibits showcase the rich history of Bihar, from the Mauryan era to the British colonial period. The museum building itself is a beautiful example of colonial architecture. _Highlights:_ - Extensive collection of ancient sculptures and artifacts - Rare coins and manuscripts on display - Beautifully maintained gardens and courtyard - Insightful exhibits on Bihar's history and culture - Friendly and knowledgeable staff _Tips:_ - Best time to visit: Morning or afternoon to avoid crowds - Guided tours available, but self-exploration is also enjoyable - Photography allowed, but no flash or tripods - Museum shop has interesting souvenirs and books _Recommended for:_ - History enthusiasts - Culture lovers - Students and researchers - Families and groups - Solo travelers _Will I visit again?_ Yes, to explore more of the exhibits and learn about Bihar's rich history. _Suggestions for improvement:_ - More interactive exhibits and displays - Better signage and labeling of artifacts - Expanded museum shop with more local handicrafts..
The One SurajThe One Suraj
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Buddh Marg, Lodipur, Patna, Bihar 800001, India
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Patna Museum is the state museum of the Indian state of Bihar. Started on 3 April 1917 during the British Raj to house the historical artefacts found in the vicinity of Patna, it is in the style of Mughal and Rajput architecture and is known locally as the Jadu Ghar.
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