From Patna To Global Glory: Bihar Museum Ranks 9th Among World's 100 Best Museums; Here's What Makes It Special?
Bihar's museum in Patna has earned a place among the world's leading cultural institutions and secured the ninth position on the World's 100 Best Museums list, which is released by Germany-based travel guide Worth a Journey. Not only this, but the achievement also makes it Asia's highest-ranked museum, placing it ahead of prominent institutions such as New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, which…
Bihar Museum in Patna has secured the ninth position on the World's 100 Best Museums list, making it Asia's highest-ranked museum. This accomplishment surpasses renowned institutions including New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Louvre in Paris. Anjani ji, the museum's Director General, expressed a strong passion for the project, actively seeking ideas to appeal to younger generations.
The Bihar Museum, located in the capital city of Bihar, spans an impressive 13.9 acres and is renowned for its diverse collections, innovative architecture, and engaging exhibits. The museum's architecture, designed by Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki in collaboration with Mumbai’s Opolis Architects, seamlessly blends modern design elements with spacious courtyards, lush lawns, and distinctive Corten steel facades.
Key features include chronological galleries, a children's gallery, a rich display of ancient sculptures, rare coins, manuscripts, and folk artifacts, all meticulously curated to showcase Bihar's storied history and cultural heritage from the Stone Age to the 18th century.
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