Nalanda Archaeological Museum

Nalanda Archaeological Museum is a well-known attraction in the city of Nalanda. This museum is one of the must-see travel attractions in Bihar. This museum serves as an abode to the different artifacts that were found during the excavation by the archaeologists. According the the research done, all artifacts belong to the period when Nalanda was a monastery cum educational institution.

It Is Known For:-
1)    Nalanda Archeological Museum has four different galleries.
2)    The total number of the antiques present in this museum is over 13,000.
3)    The antiques are divided into different categories according to their period. Many items are made up of bronze, stone, and terracotta.
4)    The prime gallery showcases the key findings. They include the Vajrayana deity Trailokya Vijaya, Bodhisattava, Maitreya Buddha, Varad Buddha, Parshavanath, Nagaraja etc.
5)    The second gallery is the home to the items like the inscriptions, terracotta sculptures, and iron equipment.
6)    The third gallery of Nalanda Archaeological Museum is dedicated to the bronze sculptures. These sculptures are 93 in number and include the Buddhist and Hindu religious figurines.
7)    The fourth gallery houses the huge items. The rock-carved structure of Buddha is the main attraction in this gallery.

Best Time To Visit:-
Nalanda Archaeological Museum is a destination that is visited on a large scale. The tourists from different places arrive to witness the amazing historic collection in this museum. Any season is the best time for visiting Nalanda Archaeological Museum.

Watch Out!
N.A.M remains closed on all Fridays and national holidays. Thus, you should be careful during your visit to this amazing tourist site in Nalanda.

Reaching There:-
Nalanda is a city with a well-established connection to the roadways, railways, and airways. The best option to reach the city is via state-run buses, express trains, and flights. Traveling between places in Nalanda is done by the local transit.

Nearest Railway Station:- Nalanda Railway Station
Nearest Airport:- Patna Airport