At Bihar Museum, we strive to create an immersive and interactive experience for all visitors. Our doors are open to all who seek to be inspired and enriched by the mysteries of history and the transformative power of art. Immerse yourself in the colossal past and treasury of Indian history at Bihar museum.
18 Apr - 17 May 2026
An exhibition of 54 paintings by senior Indian artist Surjit Akre is going to be organised in Patna Museum. Her decades of practice have produced a body of work rooted in empathy, social conscience and close observation of the world around her. Her works are held in significant public and private collections worldwide.
The landmark exhibition titled 'Hidden Treasures of Tikuli Art' by Bihar Museum, Patna will be inaugurated by Shri Arun Shankar Prasad, Honorable Minister of Art and Culture, Bihar, on April 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm in the Multipurpose Auditorium of Bihar Museum. Shri Pranav Kumar, Secretary, Department of Art and Culture, Bihar will be present as the Guest of Honour, while Shri Anjani Kumar Singh, Director General, Bihar Museum will preside over the function. Perhaps for the first time in the country, a total of 33 artists, including Padma Shri awardee Shri Ashok Kumar Vishwas, will be present together on stage with their 66 artworks. The 800-year-old Tikuli painting is believed to have originated in Patna.
A Tikuli painting workshop is being held at the Bihar Museum from March 28th to April 3rd. In this six-day event, a total of 33 accomplished Tikuli artists from Bihar will paint their works on wood or canvas. Tikuli art, which started more than 800 years ago in Patna, Bihar, is a modified form of the bindi (tikuli) worn by women on their foreheads.
Visit our first-aid center for any medical assistance you may need
Avail our baby care facilities for a hassle-free time at the museum
Wheelchairs are available at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis
Audio guides are temporarily unavailable until further notice
Visitors can avail assistance at the front desk near the entrance
Accessible restrooms are located on every level
Storage for luggage is available near the main entrance
Experience the taste of Bihari cuisine at the museum restaurant
Grab a quick bite at the Children’s Gallery
Tickets can be purchased at the physical counter near the entry gate
A range of kid-friendly souvenirs, toys and memorabilia available
Visit our in-house shop and buy traditional and artistic souvenir items.
Clean drinking water stations are located near restrooms to avoid use of plastic bottles
Two accessible lifts are situated next to Bihari diaspora gallery
Parking for two and four wheelers is available at the museum premises
Seating is available at selected galleries, cafeteria and eatery
The museum is centrally air-conditioned during all opening hours.
