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Opened in 2015, the museum shows you the history of Bihar. It has several galleries, including the regional gallery, the contemporary gallery, the historical art galleries and the gallery on Bihari diaspora. The museum is open from 10:00 to 19:00 except Monday. However, the history part is closed after 17:00 hours and only the Children's Gallery is open from 17:00 to 19:00. Ticket costs for Indians are as follows: Adults - ₹100, Children (up to 12 years) - ₹50, Students - ₹50, while for foreigners is: Adults - ₹500, Children (up to 12 years) - ₹250, Camera - ₹100
Bihar Museum is a state museum located in Patna. It was partially opened in August 2015. 'The children's museum', the main entrance area, and an orientation theatre were the only parts opened to the public in August 2015. Later, in October 2017 remaining galleries were also opened. More than 100 artefacts were transferred here from Patna Museum.
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Hardinge Park
Among the largest and best planetariums in Asia, it attracts a large number of both domestic and foreign tourists. The planetarium has regular film shows on subjects related to astronomy and also holds exhibitions.
It has more than 50,000 rare art objects, with many related to India in the ancient, middle ages and the British colonial era. Don't forget to see the Holy Relic Casket with the sacred ashes of Lord Buddha, and the beautiful statue Yakshani.
Buddha Memorial Park
A large park constructed in former jail ground is an oasis from noise and bustle of the city. Quiet meditative place and air conditioned libraries are the real relief even for a waiting time for the train. The large stupa is where ashes of Buddha originally from Vaishali are kept. There is a laser show in the evenings, which is related to the history of Bihar from the Ramayana to present.
A crafts museum and a multi-purpose cultural centre. The building contains dance and drama studios, a gallery space, and an art museum.