Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:59pm on 29 Oct 2026,Thursday India
Bihar Museum in Patna has secured ninth place on the World’s 100 Best Museums 2026 list, making it Asia’s highest-ranked museum and the only Indian institution featured in the ranking. The list was released by travel guide Worth a Journey. The museum, inaugurated in 2015, showcases Bihar’s rich cultural heritage through ancient sculptures, historical artefacts, coins, manuscripts and folk art. Designed by Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki in collaboration with Opolis Architects, it has emerged as an important cultural landmark. This international recognition highlights India’s historical legacy and strengthens Bihar’s presence on the global cultural map.
