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Archaeological Museum Bodhgaya
| Place | Bodh Gaya |
|---|---|
| State | Bihar |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1956 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological, Site Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Bodh Gaya, Bihar 824231 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Fridays) |
| Entry Fee | ₹10 (Indian, SAARC, and BIMSTEC citizens) ₹100 (Foreigners) Free for children below 15 years. |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1956, this site museum is located near the Mahabodhi Temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was founded to house and preserve the antiquities excavated from Bodhgaya and surrounding areas. The museum serves as a critical repository for Buddhist and Brahmanical art.
General Collections
The collection comprises stone and bronze sculptures, terracotta items, and coins ranging from the 2nd century BCE to the 11th century CE. It includes artifacts from the Sunga, Mauryan, Gupta, and Pala periods.
Unique Historical Collections
Ancient Stone Railings: The museum houses the original 2nd-century BCE Sunga-period sandstone railings and 7th-century CE granite railings that once enclosed the Mahabodhi Temple.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | Yes |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum consists of two galleries, an open courtyard, and two verandahs. The courtyard specifically features the reconstructed stone railings of the Mahabodhi Temple. |
| Artifacts | Crowned Buddha in Bhumisparsamudra; Maitreya; Standing Manjusri; Yakshi figures; Varaha incarnation of Vishnu; Surya (on railing pillars); Sapta Matrika panel; Dasavatara of Vishnu. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 631-2200739 (ASI Patna Circle Bodhgaya Office) |
| Email ID | museum-bod.asi@gov.in |