Patna Museum

Patna Museum
Patna Museum
Patna Museum (Bihar)
Established3 April 1917 (1917-04-03)
LocationBuddha Marg, Patna, Bihar
Coordinates25°36′45″N 85°07′59″E / 25.61250°N 85.13306°E / 25.61250; 85.13306
TypeArchaeological & Natural
Key holdingsLohanipur torso
Visitors800,119 (2007)
DirectorJPN Singh

Patna Museum is the state museum of the Indian state of Bihar. Founded on 3 April 1917 during the British Raj to house the historical artefacts found in the vicinity of Patna, it is constructed in the style of Mughal and Rajput architecture, and is known locally as the Jadu Ghar. Artefacts from the ancient India era to 1764 have now been transferred to Bihar Museum.

The KP Jayaswal Research Institute (KPJRI) which carries out research in the field of history and archaeology also operates out of Patna Museum and was established by the Bihar Government.