Bihar Museum ranked ninth globally and first in Asia

The Bihar Museum in Patna has been ranked ninth in the world’s 100 best museums according to the 2026 rankings released by the travel guide Worth a Journey. It is the only Indian institution to appear on the list and holds the top position among all museums in Asia.

The ranking evaluates institutions dedicated to art, history, science, technology, and open-air heritage. The Bihar Museum placed ahead of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, which ranked tenth. The top three global spots were secured by Mexico City’s Museo Nacional de Antropología, Madrid’s Museo del Prado, and Denmark’s Louisiana Museum of Modern Art.

Worth a Journey highlighted the museum’s state-of-the-art facilities and its ability to preserve Bihar’s history from the Stone Age to the modern era. Key features noted include its ancient sculpture galleries, a regional folk art gallery, and a dedicated children’s gallery. The museum is recognized for its expansive architecture, which includes open courtyards and lush lawns.