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.

As part of Timeless in Bronze, join us for a one-day symposium exploring bronze through process and practice. Hear from Dr. Dilip Ranade, former Curator, CSMVS Museum, Mumbai, and Dr. Kirtana Thangavelu, Art Historian, along with participating artists who will speak about their works and creative journeys. 🗓 18 February 2026 ⏰ 11:00 am onwards 📍 Orientation Hall, Bihar Museum Register online through the Google Form (link in bio). We’d love to see you there.

See you on the 17th! Timeless in Bronze opens at 5:30 pm at the Temporary Gallery, Bihar Museum, showcasing bronze works by 33 renowned sculptors from across India.

It was a pleasure to welcome Prof. Amitabh Pande, Director of Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal, to the Bihar Museum. Here are a few glimpses from his visit.

Mark your calendars! ‘Timeless in Bronze’ is opening on the 17th of February at 5pm at the Bihar Museum. The exhibition features works by more than 30 artists from India and around the world, all cast by Shri Rajkumar Pandit. Looking forward to welcoming you!

Hear it from him! Padma Shri Manoj Bajpayee (@bajpayee.manoj ) speaks about his time at the Bihar Museum.

It was an honour to welcome Padma Shri Manoj Bajpayee to the Bihar Museum. He explored the museum’s galleries during a tour led by Shri Anjani Kumar Singh, Director General, Bihar Museum, and Shri Pranav Kumar, Secretary, Department of Art, Culture and Youth. We look forward to welcoming you as well!

Shri Anjani Kumar Singh, Director General, Bihar Museum, visited the international exposition of the Piprahwa Relics of Bhagwan Buddha, “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One,” at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, Lado Sarai, New Delhi.

Glimpses from the first day of Udaan, a two day children’s Literature Festival!