Bihar Museum ranked in top 10, Becomes Asia's highest-ranked museum ahead of New York's Metropolitan Museum Of Art; check top 10

Patna's Bihar Museum has secured the ninth position in the list of the world's 100 best museums for 2026, earning recognition as the highest-ranked museum in Asia. The ranking was released by German travel guide and digital magazine Worth a Journey. The Bihar Museum has secured a place ahead of some of the world's most renowned institutions, including the Musée du Louvre in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

The achievement has brought international recognition to Bihar's cultural and historical heritage, placing the state on the global museum map.

Bihar Museum Ranks Ninth Among World's Best Museums

According to the 2026 rankings, the Bihar Museum is the only Asian museum to feature in the global top 10. It has been placed ninth, ahead of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which secured the tenth position.


The top five museums on the list include Mexico City's Museo Nacional de Antropología, Madrid's Museo del Prado, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark, Saint Petersburg's State Hermitage Museum in Russia and Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum in Austria.

Other museums featured in the top 10 include Türkiye's Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, Poland's Museum of the Second World War and the National WWII Museum in the United States.

What Makes Bihar Museum Special?

Located on Bailey Road in Patna, the Bihar Museum is known for its extensive collection of historical and cultural artefacts. The museum houses a wide range of exhibits, including ancient sculptures, coins, manuscripts, historical objects and traditional folk art.

It offers visitors an opportunity to explore Bihar's rich history, cultural traditions and artistic heritage. Its collections highlight different periods of the region's past and showcase its contribution to India's cultural legacy.

Bihar Museum's Global Recognition

The museum's ninth-place ranking in the 2026 global list marks an important milestone for Bihar's cultural institutions. Its position as the highest-ranked museum in Asia also brings attention to India's historical collections and heritage.

Top 10 Museums in the World 2026

1. Museo Nacional de Antropología – Mexico

2. Museo del Prado – Spain

3. Louisiana Museum of Modern Art – Denmark

4. State Hermitage Museum – Russia

5. Kunsthistorisches Museum – Austria

6. Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum – Türkiye

7. Museum of the Second World War – Poland

8. National WWII Museum – United States

9. Bihar Museum – India

10. Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York, United States