The archaeological and historical heritage of Patna Museum
Nearest Town : Buddha Marg, Patna, Bihar
Museum type : Archaeological & Natural
Established in: 1917
Managed By : State Govt.
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Display Objects archaeological objects, coins, art objects, paintings, instruments, textiles, paintings, thankas, bronze images and sculptures and terra cotta images by Hindu and Buddhist artists.
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History of Museum : 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 N Sinha Institute.
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