Vaishali Archaeological Museum
वैशाली संग्रहालय
A small site museum run by the Archaeological Survey of India, displaying terracotta figures, coins and stone carvings excavated at Vaishali.
Established in 1971 by the Archaeological Survey of India, this site museum lies north of Abhishek Pushkarini. Its four galleries are small but hold objects excavated at Vaishali and the surrounding area: terracotta figurines and toys, coins from successive periods, seals, pottery, ivory and bone artefacts, and a few stone Buddha sculptures. Together they help visitors understand the city of Vaishali from the Mauryan to the Gupta period. It is open about 10:00 to 17:00 and closed on Fridays, and tickets cost about a dozen rupees. A visit takes 30 to 45 minutes and is a good way to add background after seeing the ruins.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00 (closed Fri)
Nearby sights
- Abhishek Pushkarini
- Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Vaishali
- Relic Stupa of Vaishali
- Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum and Memorial Stupa
- Raja Vishal ka Garh
- Ashokan Pillar, Kolhua
- Kesaria Stupa