Museum Address
JanaNayak Karpoori Thakur Smriti Sangrahalaya, Desh Ratna Marg, Patna - 800001
City
State
Bihar
Pin Code
80001
Email
museumkapoorithakur@gmail.com
Phone Number
Are there any docents or guides who visitors can directly call to book for a guided tour?
No
When was the museum established?
1991
Main category
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
The JanaNayak Karpoori Thakur Smriti Sanghralaya is a museum in the heart of Patna, dedicated to Karpoori Thakur, the eleventh chief minister and second deputy chief minister of Bihar. This institution contains the belongings of the late politician and is a great place to get a glimpse into his life. Not only does the museum document how he became the chief minister and the difficulties he faced, but it also contains items from his daily life, such as his clothes, pens, graduation marksheet, school certificates, spectacles, etc.
Photography
Yes
Videography
Yes
Cafeteria
No
Museum shop
Yes
Wheelchair friendly
No
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
No
Parking
Yes
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
No
Garden/picnic area
Yes
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
No
Library and archives services
Yes
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Auditorium
No
Conference/ Seminar hall
No
Museum membership
No
Conservation lab
No
Research lab
No
Who manages the museum?
State Government
Person-in-charge of the museum
Curator
First Name
Sunil Chand
Last Name
Chunni
Reference Link
Smt. Preeti, Technical Assistant
What is the average duration to see the museum?
less than 1 hour
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.
25.6004638, 85.1069042
Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Gallery Images
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A letter by the late Karpoori Thakur
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Picture gallery inside the museum
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An image of the late Karpoori Thakur
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Various images of Karpoori Thakur
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Photographs depicting important events in Thakur's life
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A statue of the late Karpoori Thakur on the museum lawn
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Certificate of Karpoori Thakur’s intermediate examination from Patna University, circa 1942
Entry Fee
Not Applicable
Opening Days
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Public holidays
Opening Time
10:00 a.m.
Closing Time
05:00 p.m.
The best time of the day to visit the museum?
Best time to visit - 10 am. The museum is least crowded at 4 pm.
Interesting things about the Museum
The museum contains the belongings of the late chief minister of Bihar, Karpoori Thakur.
Seating facilities
No
Elderly friendly
No
a. Quality of food
N/A
b. Range of food items
N/A
c. Pricing
N/A
d. Cleanliness and Hygiene
N/A
a. Helpfulness (guides, guards, curator, director)
Average
b. Approachability (curator, director)
Above average
a. Building
Above average
b. Gallery
Above average
c. Washrooms
Average
Name of Museum Surveyor
Shahroz Ejaz