Chandrashekhar Singh Museum
| Place | Jamui |
|---|---|
| State | Bihar |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1983 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological / Multi-purpose |
| National Importance Museum | No (State Government |
| Address | Kalyanpur, Jamui, Bihar 811307 |
| Visiting Time | 10:30 AM to 04:30 PM (Tuesday to Sunday) Closed on Mondays and Government Holidays. |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Founded on March 16, 1983, the museum is located near the Ashok Town Hall in Jamui. It was established by the State Government of Bihar and named in honor of Shri Chandrashekhar Singh, the 16th Chief Minister of Bihar (1983–1985), who was a native of Jamui.
General Collections
The museum houses approximately 178–200 valuable artifacts. The collection is primarily focused on stone sculptures, terracotta objects, ancient coins, and seals discovered through local excavations, illustrating the region's historical depth from the 1st century AD to the medieval era.
Unique Historical Collections
Pala-era Sculptures: The museum is renowned for its black basalt stone sculptures from the Pala Dynasty (8th–12th century). A major highlight is the Yakshini statue from Nongarh, a highly polished red sandstone figure that dates back to the 1st century AD, representing a rare link to early Indian art.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum serves as a primary research destination for scholars studying the Indpe Garh (Indapaigarh) ruins, which local lore identifies as the capital of the last Pala king, Indradyumna. Many artifacts recovered from this site are preserved here. |
| Artifacts | Stone statues of Lord Vishnu, Lord Buddha, Surya, and Goddess Uma/Durga; Terracotta seals; Ancient rocks and prehistoric stone tools; Coins from various dynasties; 7th-century Buddhist reliefs. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 6345 222 201 (Jamui District Administration Culture Dept.) |
| Email ID | museum-bih@nic.in (State Museum Directorate) |