Bihar Museum in Patna Ranked Among the World’s Top 10 Museums, Secures First Place in Asia

PATNA :The Bihar Museum in Patna has created a new milestone on the global stage. In the prestigious 2026 ranking of the world’s 100 best museums, the Bihar Museum has secured the 9th position. It is the only museum from India to feature on this global list. At the Asian level, the Bihar Museum has secured first place, bringing pride to the country and the state of Bihar.

The ranking has been released by the renowned travel guide Worth a Journey. It evaluates museums across the world dedicated to art, history, science, technology, and open-air heritage.

Mexico City’s Museo Nacional de Antropología has secured the top position on the global list. Madrid’s Museo del Prado ranks second, while Denmark’s Louisiana Museum of Modern Art occupies third place. St. Petersburg’s The State Hermitage Museum ranks fourth, Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum fifth, and Turkey’s Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum sixth.

Following these, the two World War II museums located in Gdańsk, Poland, and New Orleans, USA, rank seventh and eighth, respectively. The Bihar Museum in Patna has secured the ninth position, moving ahead of New York’s world-famous Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), which ranks tenth.

According to the report released by the travel guide, the Bihar Museum is a state-of-the-art institution that preserves the glorious history of Bihar, spanning from the Stone Age to the modern era. Visitors can explore galleries showcasing ancient sculptures, rare coins, manuscripts, and vibrant folk art. Its expansive architecture, open courtyards, and lush green lawns make the museum’s collection and visitor experience distinctive.

Three Key Features That Make It Special

1. Ancient Sculpture Galleries: These galleries form the foundation of the museum’s historical collection.
2. Regional Folk Art Gallery: This gallery provides a platform for Bihar’s rich and vibrant folk traditions.
3. Dedicated Children’s Gallery: Designed especially for children, this gallery makes the museum an educational and comfortable destination for the entire family.

According to the report, while most museums on the global list are filled with ancient treasures and masterpieces, the Bihar Museum’s Children’s Gallery demonstrates its commitment to making history and culture accessible to the general public, including younger and new audiences.