Bharat Kala Bhavan

Bharat Kala Bhavan is an art museum at Banaras Hindu University that houses an extensive collection. The displays include sculptures, coins, paintings, textiles, pottery, jewelry, ivory works, and metallic objects from different periods.

The museum was founded in 1920 with Rabindranath Tagore as its first chairman. It grew from an earlier art council and became established at the university.

The collection displays Indian artworks from different periods and styles, along with religious pieces from Nepal and Tibet. Visitors see handwritten manuscripts and paintings that show how artists in these regions told their stories.

The museum offers access to works spanning several millennia, arranged systematically throughout the galleries. Visitors should plan to spend time exploring the different sections without rushing.

The collection spans four millennia, from ancient times through the medieval period. This long timespan allows visitors to trace how art forms and craftsmanship developed across the region over thousands of years.

Inception: 1920

Founders: Anand Krishna

Website: http://bhu.ac.in/kala/index_bkb.htm

GPS coordinates: 25.27149,82.99599

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:58