We come bearing some amazing news! The Bihar Museum in Patna has now been ranked the ninth best museum in the world and the number one museum in Asia by a well-known international travel guide, Worth a Journey. You would be surprised to know that it ranked higher than the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York!
Bihar Museum Makes It To The World’s 100 Best Museums List
The Bihar Museum in Patna is considered one of the finest museums in India because of its modern design and rare ancient treasures. And now, it has made it to the list of the World’s 100 Best Museums by Worth a Journey, a travel guide. It is the only Asian museum that made it to the top 10 on the list.
The guide described the museum as a modern state museum that traces Bihar’s history from the Stone Age to modern times through sculptures, coins, manuscripts and folk art. With a spacious building, open courtyards and lawns, Bihar Museum does not just house ancient sculpture galleries but also a children’s gallery and a regional folk art gallery.
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Which Museums Made It To The Top 10?
The Museo Nacional de Antropología in Mexico took the first spot. Located in Mexico City, this museum covers anthropology and the pre-Hispanic cultures of Mexico. It also features halls dedicated to Maya, Olmec, Mexica and other cultures.
Here are the top 10 museums on the list:
- Museo Nacional de Antropología, Mexico
- Museo del Prado, Spain
- Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark
- State Hermitage Museum, Russia
- Kunsthistorisches Museum, Austria
- Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, Turkey
- Museum of the Second World War, Poland
- National WWII Museum, United States
- Bihar Museum, India
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, United States
The list was followed by other names, including Naturalis in the Netherlands, Moesgaard Museum in Denmark, the Art Institute of Chicago in the United States and more.
The Bihar Museum ranking above other international museums in the world is definitely a great achievement. With this recognition, many travellers, especially those who love history, would be more intrigued and curious to visit the place. For anyone planning to visit, make sure to take out at least four to five hours to explore the whole space. The tickets are priced at ₹100, and the museum remains closed on Mondays.
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So, are you planning to add the Bihar Museum to your travel list? We surely are!
Where: Mutton Mahal, Bailey Rd, opposite New Bihar Museum, Kidwaipuri, Patna, Bihar
When: 10 am – 7 pm (closed on Mondays)
Cost: ₹100 for adults and ₹50 for children; ₹500 for foreigners.
Cover Image Courtesy: Bihar Museum, Wikipedia/ DiplomatTesterMan
FAQs
What’s the entry charge for Bihar Museum?
The entry ticket is priced at ₹100 for Indian adults and ₹500 for foreigners.
What can you see at the Bihar Museum?
You can explore over 30,000 artefacts, sculptures, coins, manuscripts, folk art, a children’s gallery and a regional folk art gallery.
Which Indian museum made it to the World’s 100 Best Museums list by Worth a Journey?
The Bihar Museum in Patna ranked ninth on the World’s 100 Best Museums list by Worth a Journey.