BHARAT KALA BHAVAN MUSEUM
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum is an art and archeological museum located within the campus of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. It is one of the oldest museum in India and also one of the important places to visit in Varanasi. Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum was established in 1920 A.D. From 1920 to 1962, the museum was shifted to several locations within Varanasi. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation of the existing museum building in 1950 and the museum was shifted to its existing location in 1962. Rabindranath Tagore was its first honorary chairman. However the full credit for its development and upgradation goes to late Rai Krishnadasa who was a renowned Hindi writer and a great pioneer.
The museum holds more than 100,000 memorable collections of artifacts. These artifacts are displayed in different galleries namely Mahamana Malaviya Gallery, Nicholas Roerich Gallery, Chhavi or Painting Gallery, Sculpture Gallery, Nidhi or Treasure Gallery, Archaeological Gallery and Decorative Art Gallery. Most of the collections have historical importance and aesthetically beautiful with uniqueness. The main hall of the museum has a figure of a man standing on one leg and one hand on his hip and lifting a mass of stone above his head with another hand. The figure is said to be of Lord Krishna lifting Govardana. There are also many rare images that testify to the existence of Krishna cult in Kashi in the 15th and 16th century Gupta period.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to April
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Don't touch the articafts.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SundayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM | 10 | 5 |
- Foreigner Adult Fee : 150
- Monday is Holiday
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Sunbeam Bus Station |
2 KM | 18001802877 |
 Manduadih Railway Station |
5 KM | 139 |
 Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport |
28 KM | 05422623060 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Newada | 2.4 KM |
Nearest Temples
SHRI DURGA TEMPLE
This well-known temple for a Hindu goddess was built in the 18th century with a reflective pool
SHRI KASHI VISHWANATHA TEMPLE
Temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas
SRI VISHALAKSHI TEMPLE
Temple is built in South Indian architectural style
SHREE ANNAPURNA MANDIR
It is dedicated to Mata Annapurna a form of Goddess Parvati
MANIKARNIKA GHAT
Sati Manikarni devi's Ear ring had fallen here
SHRI BADA GANESH TEMPLE
One of the famous and oldest temple in Varanasi
DHAMEK STUPA
This Stupa is cylindrical in shape built with red bricks
Nearest Attractions
BoatingGANGA GHAT BOATING
Ganga Ghat is famous for Ganga Aarti of Dashashwamedh Ghat
FortCHET SINGH FORT
It is a historical fortified Ghat,witnessed a fierce battle
OutdoorAQUA WORLD
It is famous for watersports,equipped with latest technologies
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