Bihar Museum Ranked 9th Globally, Ahead of Met & Louvre
· India · Times of India, Indian Express
Bihar Museum has been listed 9th in the World’s 100 Best Museums 2026, ranking higher than New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and Paris’s Louvre. The list, published by Munich‑based travel magazine Worth a Journey, ranks the Patna museum as No. 1 in Asia and the only Indian institution in the top 100. Rankings are based on visitor reviews, data analytics and on‑site expert evaluations. The museum features the Didarganj Yakshi, a 2,000‑year‑old life‑size statue carved from polished Chunar sandstone, plus the Kurkihar bronzes, prehistoric stone tools and a Kushan‑period “Birth of the Buddha” slab. The building was designed by Pritzker Prize‑winning architect Fumihiko Maki and Mumbai‑Pune‑based Studio Opolis. Industrialist Anand Mahindra called it “a seminal moment of recognition” that could transform museum experiences in India.
Why it matters
The ranking raises Bihar Museum’s global profile, potentially attracting more domestic and international visitors and boosting tourism revenue for Patna. It also showcases Indian cultural heritage on an international stage and may prompt other Indian institutions to improve their offerings and preservation standards. The recognition highlights the success of public‑private collaborations in cultural projects, as seen in the museum’s design and funding model, and could inspire increased investmen
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