Archaeological Site Museum Vikramshila
| Place | Vikramshila |
|---|---|
| State | Bihar |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2004 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological, Site Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | ASI Campus, Antichak, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur district, Bihar - 813203 |
| Visiting Time | 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Closed on Fridays) |
| Entry Fee | ₹25 (Indian, SAARC, and BIMSTEC citizens) ₹300 (Foreigners) Free for children below 15 years. |
Museum Introduction
Established in November 2004, this museum is situated adjacent to the excavated remains of the ancient Vikramshila University. It was built to preserve and display the vast number of antiquities unearthed during excavations conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India between 1972 and 1982. The museum is a crucial center for understanding the Pala-period Buddhist heritage.
General Collections
The collection includes stone and bronze sculptures, terracotta plaques, and diverse minor antiquities. It features images of Buddhist and Brahmanical deities, as well as everyday objects like iron implements, shell ornaments, and stone inscriptions from the 8th to 12th centuries CE.
Unique Historical Collections
Terracotta Plaques and Scale Model: A significant collection of artistic terracotta plaques that once adorned the walls of the great Stupa. The museum also houses a large-scale structural model of the excavated Vikramshila monastic complex, providing a complete spatial view of the university.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | Yes |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum is spread over two floors; the ground floor focuses on large stone sculptures, while the first floor displays smaller artifacts, jewelry, and the site model. |
| Artifacts | Seated Buddha; Avalokitesvara; Maitreya; Jambhala; Tara; Marichi; Vajrapani; Sadyojata; Ganesha; Kartikeya; Mahishasuramardini; Surya. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 6429-223477 (ASI Patna Circle) |
| Email ID | museum-vik.asi@gov.in |