(Gaya-Bihar)
Gaya Museum, Gaya
Gaya, 206 km from Patna is an ancient Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site. It is believed that Vishnu's sacred footprint is preserved in the Vishnupad temple.
The museum was established in 1952 to house the many antiquities discovered in this historic land. On view are ancient sculpture, bronzes and terracotta. There is a section on numismatics, the decorative arts, paintings, manuscripts, arms and armoury, geology and natural history. The children's section includes a dolls' house.
| Location |
located in the central part of the state of Bihar |
| Distance |
Patna (206 kms) |
| STD Code |
0631 |
| Language |
Bihari, Bhojpuri, Hindi & English |
| Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit |
Timing: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Closed on Mondays and some government holidays.
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| Entertainment |
Archaeological objects, sculptures,bronzes, terracottas, photographs,manuscripts,arms |
| How to Reach |
Air: Patna is the nearest airport and is connected to major cities like Mumbai, Calcutta, Delhi, Varanasi, Hyderabad etc.
Rail: Gaya is the nearest railway station
Road: well connected with the major cities of India |
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