Glimpses from the celebrations of International Women’s Day. On this occasion, the Bihar Museum, in collaboration with Manila Jagran and Bal Kalyan Sansthan, organised an exhibition of contemporary women artists from Bihar. Alongside this, an exhibition showcasing beads from the museum collection was also organised at the Patna Museum.

On 8 March, the Ceremonial Commencement of work of the underground tunnel connecting the Bihar Museum and the Patna Museum was performed by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Nitish Kumar. The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar, Shri Samrat Choudhary and Shri Vijay Kumar Sinha, as Chief Guests. The Hon’ble Minister of Art, Culture and Youth Department, Shri Arun Shankar Prasad, attended the occasion as the Special Guest.

Celebrate Women’s day with us!

On the festival of colours, Bihar Museum wishes everyone a joyful and peaceful Holi.

Tara Sabharwal discusses her bronze works as an exploration of the masculine and the feminine, and the balance that emerges from their interaction. For the artist, bronze becomes a medium to express equilibrium and coexistence. In this video, the artist speaks about her work and the ideas behind its form and material. Timeless in Bronze brings together 34 artists from India and around the world, presenting diverse approaches to bronze as a dynamic and enduring medium. 📍 Bihar Museum 🗓 On view till 31 March Watch the video to learn more about the artist and her work.

Vikas Pratap Singh explores the duality of the nuclear family and the joint family through his bronze sculptures. In this video, the artist speaks about his work and how bronze becomes a medium to express relationships shaped by tradition and transformation. Timeless in Bronze brings together 34 artists from India and around the world, presenting diverse approaches to bronze as a living, evolving medium. 📍 Bihar Museum 🗓 On view till 31 March Watch the video to learn more about the artist and his work.

Dipalee Daroz’s work brings together the human body and machinery in an imaginative juxtaposition. In this video, the artist speaks about her work and the ideas that shape its material. Timeless in Bronze brings together 34 artists from India and around the world, presenting diverse approaches to bronze as a living, evolving medium. 📍 Bihar Museum 🗓 On view till 31 March Watch the video to learn more about the artist and her work.

Pooja Iranna explores two civilisations in her work, creating a dialogue between the bronze civilisation and the contemporary civilisation. Bronze speaks of permanence and time, while the present is expressed through staple pins, materials drawn from everyday life. In this video, the artist speaks about her work and the ideas behind its form and material. Timeless in Bronze brings together 34 artists from India and around the world, presenting diverse approaches to bronze as a living, evolving medium. 📍 Bihar Museum 🗓 On view till 31 March Watch the video to learn more about the artist and her work.

Some glimpses from the visit of K. A. P. Sinha, IAS (1992 batch), Chief Secretary, Punjab, who visited Bihar Museum today.

G. R. Iranna reflects on the relationship between nature and the man-made in Evanescence. Working in bronze, Iranna brings together organic and constructed forms, meditating on life, continuity and transformation. The sculpture speaks of cycles that endure, even as forms change and fade. In this video, the artist speaks about his work and the thoughts behind its form and material. Timeless in Bronze brings together 34 artists from India and around the world, presenting diverse approaches to bronze as a living, evolving medium. 📍 Bihar Museum 🗓 On view till 31 March Watch the video to learn more about the artist and his work.

Bihar’s First Craft Tourism Village | Jitwarpur, Madhubani The work for Bihar’s first Craft Tourism Village was inaugurated yesterday at Jitwarpur village, Madhubani. The village is being developed as Bihar’s first Craft Village under the National Handicrafts Development Programme of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Bihar Museum is the nodal agency for the project, while Bihar State Road Development Corporation Limited is the implementing agency. A total amount of ₹9 crore has been sanctioned for the project. Out of this amount 20% is borne by the Nodal Agency which is the Bihar Museum. The programme was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister, Department of Art and Culture, Shri Arun Shankar Prasad. The ceremony was presided over by Anjani Kumar Singh, Director General, Bihar Museum. Shirsat Kapil Ashok, Managing Director, Bihar State Road Development Corporation Limited; and Ashok Kumar Sinha, Additional Director, Bihar Museum were present at the ceremony as the implementing official and the nodal official for the project. The officials also visited the entire village after the inauguration ceremony. Padma Shri awardee Mithila artists Dulari Devi, Baua Devi, Shanti Devi and Shivan Paswan were also present on the occasion. Jitwarpur is a unique village known internationally for Mithila (Madhubani) painting and has an exceptional community of artists, including 5 Padma Shri Awardees, 2 Shilp Gurus, 15 National Awardees, 6 National Merit Awardees, more than 150 State Awardees and 2 Tulsi Samman Awardees, making it one of the most significant craft centres in the country. Along with this primary craft, artists in the village also practise Sikki grass craft and terracotta.

Join us live ✨ The seminar accompanying Timeless in Bronze will be streamed on our YouTube channel. 🗓 18 February 2026 ⏰ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm ⏰ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Tune in for candid conversations with scholars and artists exploring bronze, process and practice. 🔴 Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/PB1cS2Knc8A?feature=share (Link also in the bio)

Now Open! Here are some glimpses from the inauguration of our recent exhibition ‘Timeless in Bronze’.

It was a pleasure hosting the governor of Tripura, Shri Indrasena Reddy Nallu. Some glimpses from his visit.

Opening tomorrow! Join us for the inauguration of ‘Timeless in Bronze’. 🗓 17 February 2026 ⏰ 5:30 pm 📍 Bihar Museum, Nehru Path, Patna Featuring works by 34 sculptors from India and around the world. See you there. In frame: Artwork by Riyas Komu.