Bhagalpur Museum

Archaeological, Cultural & Heritage Government

Place	Bhagalpur
State	Bihar
Virtual Museum	No
Year of Establishment	1976
Museum Type	Archaeological, Cultural & Heritage
National Importance Museum	No
Address	National Highway 80, near Hotel rajhans, next to District Transport Office Road, Kachari Chowk, Adampur, Bhagalpur, Bihar 812001
Visiting Time	10:00 AM to 04:30 PM (Closed on Tuesdays)
Entry Fee	Adults: ₹20 Children: ₹10 (Foreigners: ₹200)

Museum Introduction

Established on November 11, 1976, the museum is located near the Kachari Chowk in Bhagalpur. It was created to preserve and showcase artifacts discovered during regional excavations, particularly from the Gupta and Pala empires. The museum highlights the artistic and religious evolution of one of Bihar’s oldest urban centers, once known as the "Silk City."

General Collections

The collection consists of stone and bronze sculptures, ancient coins, terracotta artifacts, and traditional textiles. It also houses rare manuscripts and a dedicated gallery for Manjusha Art, a folk art form unique to the Anga region.

Unique Historical Collections

Pala-era Sculptures & Numismatics: The museum is uniquely noted for its high-quality 10th-century stone carvings and a vast collection of over 5,000 coins, including rare silver issues from the Pala dynasty. It also features a distinctive 1,000-year-old black stone Buddha depicted in the Dharmachakra Pravartana mudra.

Additional Information

Archaeological Survey of India	No
Notes	The museum plays a crucial role in documenting the link between Bhagalpur and the nearby Vikramshila University ruins. It is a separate entity from the ASI-managed Site Museum at Vikramshila.
Artifacts	Ten-handed Mahishasura Mardini (Black Stone); Chaturbhuj Durga (9th Century); Varaha Vishnu sculpture; Ganesha with six arms (from Mandar); Pala-period silver coins; Terracotta figurines; Manjusha scroll paintings.
Highly Descriptive	Yes
Contact Details	+91 641-2401314 (Regional Deputy Director Museum)