Bihar Museum Ranked 9th Globally

On October 28, 2026, the Bihar Museum was ranked 9th in the 'World's 100 Best Museums 2026' list released by Germany-based travel guide 'Worth a Journey'.

Key Facts

First in Asia: The Bihar Museum, located in Patna, is the highest-ranked museum in Asia within this list and the only museum from India featured.
Ranking Publisher: The Munich-based independent travel guide 'Worth a Journey' published 'The World's 100 Best Museums 2026' list.
Global Comparison: The Bihar Museum ranked higher than New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art (10th) and Paris’s Louvre Museum (31st).
Top Three Museums: The National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City ranked 1st, the Prado Museum in Madrid placed 2nd, and the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark finished 3rd.
Other Major Ranks: The State Hermitage Museum in Russia secured 4th position, while Austria's Kunsthistorisches Museum took 5th place.
Museum Highlights: The Bihar Museum showcases historical heritage ranging from the Stone Age to the modern era, including ancient sculptures, coins, manuscripts, and regional folk art.
Evaluation Criteria: According to the travel guide, the assessment combined data analysis related to museums, visitor experiences, and on-site evaluations.
Global Distribution: The 2026 edition of the list includes 10 museums from Asia and 55 from Europe.