A state-of-the-art conservation laboratory has been established at the Bihar Museum in collaboration with the Indian Heritage Institute, New Delhi, at a cost of ₹2 crore. It was jointly inaugurated by a senior IAS officer and former Chief Secretary of Bihar, Mr. Anup Mukherjee, and Director General of Bihar Museum, Mr. Anjani Kumar Singh. Dignitaries included Additional Director Mr. Ashok Kumar Sinha, Mr. Ranveer Singh Rajput, Mr. Nand Gopal Kumar, and Dr. Satish Pandey from the Indian Heritage Institute. As Bihar’s first modern lab of its kind, it will play a key role in preserving and restoring the state’s rich archaeological and cultural heritage. The Conservation Laboratory at Bihar Museum is committed to the safeguarding of the museum’s extensive collection, which encompasses paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, textiles and archaeological artefacts. The laboratory is equipped with modern tools and equipment which serve the purpose of preventive and curative conservation. Our team of professional and skilled conservators is dedicated to maintaining the integrity and authenticity of artworks through ethical conservation practices. In addition, our laboratory aims to be a centre for training, research and collaboration, which will enhance heritage preservation efforts.