Patna | 13.01.2019 | 02:00 pm ~ 03:30 pm

Patna Museum – Uncovering Antiquities of the Past

About the walk

The concept and need for a museum in Patna arose in 1912 when the provinces of Bihar and Bengal were separated. The museum was first established in a commissioner’s bungalow situated on the campus of A.N. Sinha Institute in 1915. Later, it was shifted to the present building after its construction was completed in 1928. It was constructed by the British Raj in Mughal and Rajput architectural styles to conserve and display historical artefacts found in and around the state of Bihar.

Today, it houses a rare collection of archaeological objects obtained from excavations, a rare collection of British period paintings, a personal collection of Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, among many other antiquities.

This walk will also cover the historical monument of Golghar, which was a granary built during the 1780s under the British Raj.

This guided tour is free.

Walk Time
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Walk Date
Meeting Time
01:45 pm

About the walk

The concept and need for a museum in Patna arose in 1912 when the provinces of Bihar and Bengal were separated. The museum was first established in a commissioner’s bungalow situated on the campus of A.N. Sinha Institute in 1915. Later, it was shifted to the present building after its construction was completed in 1928. It was constructed by the British Raj in Mughal and Rajput architectural styles to conserve and display historical artefacts found in and around the state of Bihar.

Today, it houses a rare collection of archaeological objects obtained from excavations, a rare collection of British period paintings, a personal collection of Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, among many other antiquities.

This walk will also cover the historical monument of Golghar, which was a granary built during the 1780s under the British Raj.

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Archana Sharma
I am a practicing conservation architect with interest in tangible and intangible cultural heritage resources. I have worked on the conservation and restoration projects of Tombs of Fatehgarh Sahib in Punjab, Aam Khas Bagh in Sirhind and Gobindgarh Fort in Amritsar through my association with CRCI INDIA PVT LTD.

Meeting Time

01:45 PM

Meeting point

In front of Patna Museum entry gate, Chajju Bagh

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Kotwali Bus Stop

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

In case you are unable to attend after having registered, please send us an email.

Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

  • Entry fees of Rs 25/- for Indian nationals and Rs 200/- for foreign nationals, are to be borne by the participant.
  • Photography is allowed but only after taking separate tickets: Rs 20/- for mobile phones, Rs 200/- for cameras, to be borne by the participant.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and carry water.
  • No parking facilities are available at the meeting point.