Begusarai Sangrahalaya
| Place | Begusarai |
|---|---|
| State | Bihar |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1981 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological, Heritage |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Lohianagar, Begusarai, Bihar 851101 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM (Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1981, the museum was founded to preserve the vast archaeological wealth of the Begusarai district and its surroundings. Initially operating from a rented space, it moved to its permanent home in Lohiya Nagar in 2005. It showcases artifacts spanning from the Mauryan to the Pala and British colonial periods.
General Collections
The collection includes approximately 1,000 artifacts, featuring stone sculptures of Hindu and Buddhist deities, terracotta toys, ancient pottery (dating back to the Stone Age), and rare manuscripts. It also has an extensive numismatic section with ancient and medieval coins.
Unique Historical Collections
Pala-Period Bronzes & Coins: The museum is uniquely distinguished by its collection of over 5,000 coins, including silver coins of the Pala Empire and 13th-14th century coins of Muslim rulers. Notable stone sculptures include a 1,000-year-old black stone Buddha and 2nd-century Kali idols.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | Many of the museum's prized artifacts were recovered from local archaeological mounds such as Naulagarh and Jaimanglagarh. It is a separate entity from the Kashi Prasad Jaiswal Archaeological Museum located within G.D. College. |
| Artifacts | Black stone statue of Lord Buddha; 2nd-century Goddess Kali idols; Pala-period silver coins; Terracotta Mauryan toys; Argillaceous idols; Stone inscriptions; Medieval pottery shards. |
| Highly Descriptive | No |
| Contact Details | +91 6243-242335 (District Administration) |