Search Destination

Archaeological Museum Vaishali

Tourist Destination

Archaeological Museum Vaishali

City

Vaishali

State

Bihar

Location

North  India

Our Official Website

www.crocustravel.com

 

About:

Archaeological Museum in Vaishali was built in 1971 to preserve the antiques found during exploration and excavation by Archaeological Survey of India in and around the area of Vaishali. The museum is consists of four galleries. The terracotta objects like human figurines, Durga, Naigamesha, a plaque of Buddha, mother and child, another plaque showing an image of Bodhisattva and a female figure, stone Chhatravali, moulded bricks and brick tiles are in the first gallery. Terracotta figurines of ram, elephant, horse, bull, dog, monkey, birds, snake hood, seals and sealing, wheel, rattle, dabber, beads, toilet pan of terracotta, copper punch-marked and cast coins, etc.are displayed in the second gallery. Potsherds of NBP and PGW, objects like antler, bone, bangle, arrowheads, iron and copper implements like knife, nail, bell, etc can be seen in third gallery. The exhibits like earthenware such as a bowl, dish, miniature vessel, vase, lamp, inkpot, lid bell, sprinkler and spout etc. are displayed in the fourth gallery.   

How to reach

 

Nearest Airport: Patna

Nearest Railway Station: Hajipur

Nearest Bus Station: Hajipur

 

 

Nearest Bus Station: Ajanta Foot Cave

 

 

 

 

Opening Hours

Opening Time: 06:00 AM

Closing Time : 06:00 PM

Temperature

During winter 03°C to 13°C and During summer 21°C to 47°C

Best Time to Visit

October  to March

 

Monument: Archaeological Museum Vaishali

Indian Fees: Rs. 10/-

 SAARC: Rs. 10/-

BIMSTEC: Rs. 10/-

FOREIGNER: Rs. 10/-