First Museum Biennale in India First Museum Biennale in India Offbeat The biennale is anticipated as a key event in Bihar’s cultural calendar. Mahima <html> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> For the first time in India, <b>Bihar museum is all set to organise the world’s first-ever museum biennale this year in Patna</b>. It will begin on the auspicious Bihar Diwas day i.e. March 22, 2021 and will conclude on March 28, 2021. <b>It will be available in both physical and digital form</b>. You can sit back and relax at your home and enjoy this all-new experience if travelling makes you uncomfortable during this time. The museum biennale will be organised by the Department of Arts, Culture and Youth Affairs, Government of Bihar and it will bring together a set of key collections from museums across the globe. <b>It aims to provide a gateway to the richness of Indian museums and also bring together a highlight of key collections from various museums across the world.</b> </p> <div class="admob-ads"> <script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <!-- Responsive Blog --> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-7159304429864193" data-ad-slot="5773289261" data-ad-format="auto"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> <b>Biennale</b><br> For those of you who don’t know, <b>Biennale is a large exhibition that is held in every two years</b>. The key initiative of biennale aims to sensitise the public to the importance and significance of museum culture in India and facilitate an understanding of our culture, building a strong sense of identity, nationhood and the self. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> <b>Initially, the biennale was supposed to be a three-month-long on-ground affair. However, owing to the pandemic it will now be held in a dual (physical + digital) format spanning across seven days</b>. During these seven days, attendees will be able to witness specially curated virtual tours (and on-ground) of the participating national and international museums. The Biennale is anticipated by art lovers and visitors as a key initiative of Bihar's cultural calendar of 2021. </p> <img class="replace-for-mobile" style="text-align: center;" src="/static/blog/images/bihar-biennale.jpg" alt="Bihar Biennale" width="100%"> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> <b>Things to do</b><br> You have the opportunity to take an audio-guided tour as well at the Bihar Museum alongside the two exhibitions that are going to be available. One of these is regarding the 19 museums in Bihar while the other is on the making of the Bihar Museum. <b>A two-day international virtual conference will follow the inauguration ceremony.</b> There will also be virtual lectures and masterclasses on art and culture of Bihar. </p> <img class="replace-for-mobile" style="text-align: center;" src="/static/blog/images/museum-bihar1.jpg" alt="Museum Bihar1" width="100%"> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> You can also explore two curated exhibitions at the museum. One, ‘Making of the Bihar museum’ by leading architect Rahul Gore that will portray the journey of how Bihar Museum came into being and the other one will showcase the rich collections of 19 local state museums of Bihar. <b>Don’t forget to check out the official website of <a href="https://biharmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Bihar Museum</a> to know about the same in detail</b>. Here’s the list of Indian museums that are participating in the Bihar Museum Biennale: </p> <ol> <li> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Assam State Museum </p> <li> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Bihar Museum, Patna </p> <li> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> City Palace Museum, Udaipur </p> <li> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Chhatrapati ShivajiMaharaj VastuSangrahalaya, Mumbai </p> <li> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal </p> <li> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Kanha Museum of Life and Art, MP </p> <li> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, New Delhi </p> <li> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Museo Camera, Gurgaon </p> <li> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Museum of Art & Photography, Bengaluru </p> <li> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Museum of Goa, Panaji </p> <li> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi </p> <li> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Piramal Museum, Mumbai </p> <li> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Virasat-e-Khalsa, Anandpur Sahib </p> </ol> </li> <img class="replace-for-mobile" style="text-align: center;" src="/static/blog/images/indian-museums.jpg" alt="Indian Museums" width="100%"> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> <b>About Bihar Museum</b><br> The Bihar Museum is a cultural hub dedicated to the spirit of enquiry, exploration and creativity of the people of Bihar and the world. <b>The soft power of art and culture has a special space of engagement in our development strategy for Bihar</b>. The Bihar Museum Biennale is a step forward to highlight the rich heritage of India and bring alive the extraordinary history of Bihar and also celebrate the cultural narratives from various parts of the world. </p> <img class="replace-for-mobile" style="text-align: center;" src="/static/blog/images/bihar-mus-patna.jpg" alt="Bihar Mus Patna" width="100%"> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> <b>How to reach</b><br> Bihar Museum is located on Bailey Road in Patna and is easily accessible through Patna Roadways. It takes around 15-20 minutes to reach the museum from the centre of the city. The local bus connectivity is pretty good but tourists can also opt for auto-rickshaws and taxis. However for train travellers, the nearest railway station is Patna junction (PNBE) which is approximately 4.2 km away from the museum. Here is a <b><a href="https://www.trainman.in/trains/New-Delhi-NDLS/Patna-Jn-PNBE?date=10-02-2021&class=ALL&quota=GN" target="_blank">list of trains between New Delhi and Patna</a></b>. From the station you can hire a cab that can take you directly to the museum. </p> <div class="admob-ads"> <script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <!-- Responsive Blog --> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-7159304429864193" data-ad-slot="9989836060" data-ad-format="auto"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Aren’t you excited to attend the Museum Biennale in Bihar? So, go ahead and book your spots right away! 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First Museum Biennale in India

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For the first time in India, Bihar museum is all set to organise the world’s first-ever museum biennale this year in Patna. It will begin on the auspicious Bihar Diwas day i.e. March 22, 2021 and will conclude on March 28, 2021. It will be available in both physical and digital form. You can sit back and relax at your home and enjoy this all-new experience if travelling makes you uncomfortable during this time. The museum biennale will be organised by the Department of Arts, Culture and Youth Affairs, Government of Bihar and it will bring together a set of key collections from museums across the globe. It aims to provide a gateway to the richness of Indian museums and also bring together a highlight of key collections from various museums across the world.

Biennale
For those of you who don’t know, Biennale is a large exhibition that is held in every two years. The key initiative of biennale aims to sensitise the public to the importance and significance of museum culture in India and facilitate an understanding of our culture, building a strong sense of identity, nationhood and the self.

Initially, the biennale was supposed to be a three-month-long on-ground affair. However, owing to the pandemic it will now be held in a dual (physical + digital) format spanning across seven days. During these seven days, attendees will be able to witness specially curated virtual tours (and on-ground) of the participating national and international museums. The Biennale is anticipated by art lovers and visitors as a key initiative of Bihar's cultural calendar of 2021.

Bihar Biennale

Things to do
You have the opportunity to take an audio-guided tour as well at the Bihar Museum alongside the two exhibitions that are going to be available. One of these is regarding the 19 museums in Bihar while the other is on the making of the Bihar Museum. A two-day international virtual conference will follow the inauguration ceremony. There will also be virtual lectures and masterclasses on art and culture of Bihar.

Museum Bihar1

You can also explore two curated exhibitions at the museum. One, ‘Making of the Bihar museum’ by leading architect Rahul Gore that will portray the journey of how Bihar Museum came into being and the other one will showcase the rich collections of 19 local state museums of Bihar. Don’t forget to check out the official website of Bihar Museum to know about the same in detail. Here’s the list of Indian museums that are participating in the Bihar Museum Biennale:

  1. Assam State Museum

  2. Bihar Museum, Patna

  3. City Palace Museum, Udaipur

  4. Chhatrapati ShivajiMaharaj VastuSangrahalaya, Mumbai

  5. Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal

  6. Kanha Museum of Life and Art, MP

  7. Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, New Delhi

  8. Museo Camera, Gurgaon

  9. Museum of Art & Photography, Bengaluru

  10. Museum of Goa, Panaji

  11. National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi

  12. Piramal Museum, Mumbai

  13. Virasat-e-Khalsa, Anandpur Sahib

Indian Museums

About Bihar Museum
The Bihar Museum is a cultural hub dedicated to the spirit of enquiry, exploration and creativity of the people of Bihar and the world. The soft power of art and culture has a special space of engagement in our development strategy for Bihar. The Bihar Museum Biennale is a step forward to highlight the rich heritage of India and bring alive the extraordinary history of Bihar and also celebrate the cultural narratives from various parts of the world.

Bihar Mus Patna

How to reach
Bihar Museum is located on Bailey Road in Patna and is easily accessible through Patna Roadways. It takes around 15-20 minutes to reach the museum from the centre of the city. The local bus connectivity is pretty good but tourists can also opt for auto-rickshaws and taxis. However for train travellers, the nearest railway station is Patna junction (PNBE) which is approximately 4.2 km away from the museum. Here is a list of trains between New Delhi and Patna. From the station you can hire a cab that can take you directly to the museum.

Aren’t you excited to attend the Museum Biennale in Bihar? So, go ahead and book your spots right away! Plan a trip with your friends or family and book your train & flight tickets through Trainman app. Download the Trainman App to check PNR Status of your ticket, Running Status, Seat Availability in special trains and many such features.






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