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Nalanda museum

Nalanda museum

Nalanda Museum in Silao displays artifacts, photographs, and models that document the history of an ancient university. It shows how students and teachers lived and studied in this center of learning many centuries ago.

Nalanda University was a major center of learning for many centuries that attracted scholars from across the world. Archaeological excavations have uncovered the ruins and continue to reveal new details about this historic place of study.

The museum reflects Nalanda's role as a meeting place for scholars from different cultures and religions across Asia. The exhibits show how Buddhist, Hindu, and other traditions coexisted and influenced each other within this ancient center of learning.

The museum has simple, clear pathways that guide visitors easily through the exhibits, allowing you to explore at your own pace. It makes sense to set aside enough time for a leisurely visit and to walk around the nearby archaeological remains afterward.

Excavations at this site continue to this day, continually uncovering new findings that show there is still much to discover beneath the ground. This makes a visit special because you witness not only history but also ongoing research in action.

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Location
Silao
Address
4CPX+49J, Nalanda, Bihar 803111, India
GPS coordinates
25.13570,85.44832
Latest update
February 5, 2026 16:19
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