Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum Tourism
Type of destination: Museum
Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours
Closed in: Saturdays and public holidays
Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum is located inside the sprawling campus of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious museums of Indian art and culture. This museum houses a rich collection of artifacts that chart the history of India through art and archaeological findings. With galleries dedicated to archaeological materials, Indian philately, and literary history, it provides a deep dive into India's diverse cultural heritage. The museum boasts a vast array of items, including ancient sculptures, paintings, textiles, and historical photographs, which collectively sketch the cultural richness of India. A significant highlight of the museum is the section which contains miniature paintings that date back to the 1st to 15th centuries. The museum is not just a haven for history buffs and art aficionados, but it offers an educational experience for all visitors with an interest in Indian heritage.
Opening and Closing time of Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
| Monday |
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday |
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday |
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Thursday |
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Friday |
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Saturday |
Closed |
| Sunday |
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)
Entry Ticket Pricing for Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
| Adult |
INR 50 |
| Child |
INR 20 |
Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .
Tips when you are visiting to Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
Guided Tour
Consider hiring a guide to better understand the historical significance of the exhibits.
Photography
Photography may be restricted in some areas, so check the museum policies before clicking pictures.
Footwear
Be ready to remove your footwear at the entrance as per local customs.
Top 5 Reviews on Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
sunilagrawa111
Wrote on 3rd May, 2022
Small but very good museum
I have been a student of Deptt of Business Managent at BHU.
This museum is located just opposite to Mgr dept
Recently I got an opportunity to visit again after 48 years.
It's still wonderful place
T2011PQcarol
Wrote on 7th Mar, 2020
Outstanding Sculpture, Paintings, Jewelry, Texiles
This museum was an unexpected highlight of our visit to Varanasi. It’s collections are outstanding, and beautifully displayed with excellent lighting for sculpture and a spacious arrangement of materi..
Perygrin
Wrote on 7th Jan, 2020
A museum with hundreds of ancient cultural objects belonging to a University.
Take 1 to 4 hours to see the two floors. Great and quick glance at ancient Indian culture for both Indians and foreigners. Some massive sculptures and enigmatic rare forms of images of Gods. A decree ..
giselel2017
Wrote on 15th Dec, 2019
A hidden gem
Sadly most tourists do not visit the Bharat Kala Bhavan at Banaras Hindu University. They are definitely missing a great museum. I spent two hours there. The museum is quite big. There was a temporary..
shobha01
Wrote on 27th Nov, 2019
Art lovers don’t miss this place
It has beautiful collection of rare paintings . I loved it . Even the entry fee not high . My husband was very happy after visiting here .
