System for Museums & Archives for Research and Access to Knowledge
| Place | Kushinagar |
|---|---|
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1992- 1993 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological / Buddhist Heritage Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Kushinagar, Sonbarsa, Uttar Pradesh 274403 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM to 04:30 PM (Closed on Mondays and Government Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | Indians: ₹10 Foreigners: ₹100 Camera: ₹20 |
Established in 1992, this museum was built to house and protect the antiquities discovered during various excavations in Kushinagar. It is located at Buddha Marg, near the Japan-Sri Lanka Buddhist Centre.
The collection consists of 248 primary items, including ancient sculptures, terracotta seals, coins from the Kushana and Gupta periods, and various excavated antiquities.
Gandhara Stucco Idol: The museum is uniquely famous for its striking Stucco idol of Lord Buddha built in the Gandhara style. It also houses rare Tibetan Thangka paintings and Mughal miniature paintings.
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum is relatively small but essential for understanding the context of the nearby Mahaparinirvana Stupa and Ramabhar Stupa. It is often the second stop for pilgrims after visiting the reclining Buddha. |
| Artifacts | Contemplative Buddha statues; Ancient clay seals and coins; Archaeological banners; Stone sculptures of Hindu deities discovered in the region; Fragmented terracotta figurines. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 5271-226028 (Regional Office) |
| Email ID |
upmuseums@gmail.com (Directorate of Museums UP) |