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Bihar Museum Rises to 9th Spot Globally, Ahead of Louvre and Met
✍️ India Today
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 02:48 AM
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India Today reports that Bihar Museum has been placed ninth in a global ranking, overtaking the Louvre and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a feat lauded by businessman Anand Mahindra.
The Bihar Museum, located in Patna, has secured the ninth position in a recent global museum ranking, according to India Today. The assessment places the museum ahead of iconic institutions such as Paris's Louvre and New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group, praised the achievement, highlighting the museum's role in preserving and showcasing India's cultural heritage. He noted that the recognition underscores the growing prominence of regional museums on the world stage.
The ranking, compiled by an international cultural body, evaluates museums on criteria including collection depth, visitor experience, and innovative programming. Bihar Museum's ascent reflects its recent expansions, interactive exhibits, and community outreach initiatives that have attracted both domestic and foreign visitors.
Museum officials said the accolade will boost tourism in Bihar and encourage further investment in cultural infrastructure. They also affirmed a commitment to continue enhancing the museum's offerings to maintain its global standing.
Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group, praised the achievement, highlighting the museum's role in preserving and showcasing India's cultural heritage. He noted that the recognition underscores the growing prominence of regional museums on the world stage.
The ranking, compiled by an international cultural body, evaluates museums on criteria including collection depth, visitor experience, and innovative programming. Bihar Museum's ascent reflects its recent expansions, interactive exhibits, and community outreach initiatives that have attracted both domestic and foreign visitors.
Museum officials said the accolade will boost tourism in Bihar and encourage further investment in cultural infrastructure. They also affirmed a commitment to continue enhancing the museum's offerings to maintain its global standing.