Mahasthan Archaeological Museum
মহাস্থান প্রত্নতাত্ত্বিক জাদুঘর
A site museum just north of the ancient city of Mahasthan, displaying terracotta, stone sculptures, coins, and inscriptions unearthed at the site.
Opened in 1967, the museum sits north of the ancient citadel, opposite Govinda Bhita. Its collection includes artifacts unearthed at Mahasthangarh and surrounding sites: Mauryan-to-Gupta-period terracotta plaques, black-stone Buddha images and Hindu deity sculptures from the Pala dynasty, gold, silver, and copper coins, pottery, jewelry, and rubbings of inscriptions. It is the best starting point for understanding the history of the ancient city. The building is not large, and a visit takes about an hour. Foreign visitors pay a higher ticket price than locals (about 200 taka). Following the practice of Bangladesh’s archaeology department, it is closed on Sundays and opens on Monday afternoons. In summer it is roughly open from 10:00 to 18:00, and in winter from 9:00 to 17:00, with a midday break.
Opening hours
Closed Sundays; open Monday afternoons. About 10:00–18:00 (winter 09:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Govinda Bhita
- Mahasthangarh
- Mazar of Shah Sultan Balkhi Mahisawar
- Gokul Medh
- Vasu Vihara
- Bihar Dhap
- Mohammed Ali Palace Museum
- Jogir Bhaban