Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum

Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum is a renowned university museum located inside the Banaras Hindu University campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1920 by Rai Krishnadasa and later moved to BHU in 1950, it houses an extensive collection of Indian art and archaeology. Notable for its miniature paintings, sculptures, textiles, coins and archival materials, it serves as a major centre for art history research and cultural education in Varanasi.

Visitors can expect a university museum housed in a dedicated building within the BHU campus displaying galleries of archaeological sculptures, miniature paintings, textiles, decorative arts, coins, and archival manuscripts. The setting is academic and quiet, with curated display halls, labelled exhibits, and corridors showcasing Indian art from ancient to modern periods. Visitors can explore multiple sections at a leisurely pace, view rare paintings and stone sculptures, and learn about regional artistic traditions through guided interpretation.