Museum
Bharat Kala Bhavan
BHU, VaranasiArt/cultural museum
A respected museum at Banaras Hindu University housing paintings, sculptures, textiles and objects representing India's artistic traditions.
About Bharat Kala Bhavan
Bharat Kala Bhavan is the art and archaeology museum of Banaras Hindu University, founded in 1920 by the art historian Rai Krishnadasa. It has one of the finest collections of Indian miniature paintings anywhere, along with sculpture, textiles, decorative arts and a gallery on the history of Varanasi.
It's on the leafy BHU campus in the south of the city, a short drive from Assi Ghat, and a calm place to spend an hour or two away from the river.
Bharat Kala Bhavan At A Glance
- Location
- BHU, Varanasi
- Type
- Museum
- Heritage Status
- Art/cultural museum
- Entry
- Arranged by your guide on the day
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Visiting Bharat Kala Bhavan
What is Bharat Kala Bhavan famous for?
- Its collection of miniature paintings, among the best in India, and its sculpture galleries.
Is Bharat Kala Bhavan worth visiting?
- Yes, for anyone interested in Indian art; allow at least an hour.
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