Jalan Museum, Private museum in Patna, India.
Jalan Museum is a private museum in Patna housed in a building that blends Dutch and English architectural elements. The structure sits along the Ganga River and contains approximately ten thousand artifacts spanning different periods of art and history.
The museum was founded in 1919 by businessman Diwan Bahadur Radha Krishna Jalan. The collection grew over many years as works were gathered from various parts of the world.
The collection features works from European and Asian cultures, including stone sculptures, metalwork, ceramics, and porcelain pieces. Visitors can observe how different societies expressed their artistic traditions through these objects.
Visitors must request permission 48 hours before their visit to gain entry. Opening hours are limited on weekdays from 9 to 11 AM and on Sundays from 10 AM to 4 PM, so plan accordingly.
The museum holds a rare collection of European furniture and dinnerware, including an 18th-century bed and a royal-period dinner service. These precious pieces reflect the founder's personal taste and passion for European cultural treasures.
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