Bhikari Thakur Lok Kala Museum

Museum Address
Bhojpuri Department, Lecture Theatre Complex, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Hyderabad Colony, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
City
Varanasi
State
Uttar Pradesh
Pin Code
221005
Phone Number
0542- 230-7445
Are there any docents or guides who visitors can directly call to book for a guided tour?
No
When was the museum established?
2012
Main category
Arts and Crafts
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.

The museum is housed in the Bhojpuri Study Centre, which was established at Banaras Hindu University in June 2009. This centre’s aim is to encourage knowledge about the art and culture of the Bhojpuri people.

The museum itself was established in the year 2012 by Bikhari Thakur. It displays the arts and crafts of the surrounding area as well as items from the daily lives of the people, such as metal utensils, bamboo baskets, clay toys, traditional paintings, handbags, etc. It also consists of various clay artefacts that originate in Gorakhpur district. The museum’s goal is to showcase the cultural and social heritage of the region, which mainly comprises eastern Uttar Pradesh, west Bihar and parts of north Chattisgarh, as the area has rich cultural traditions along with a strong political identity. 

Some important collections in the museum include unique wooden toys and clay artefacts such as a lady with diyas—typically found during festivals or fairs.

Photography
Yes
Videography
Yes
Cafeteria
No
Museum shop
No
Wheelchair friendly
No
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
No
Parking
Yes
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
Yes
Garden/picnic area
No
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
No
Library and archives services
Yes
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
Yes
Auditorium
No
Conference/ Seminar hall
Yes
Museum membership
No
Conservation lab
No
Research lab
No
Who manages the museum?
Central Government
Person-in-charge of the museum
Other
First Name
Prof. Sri Prakash
Last Name
Shukla
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.

25.2721717, 82.99417

Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Bhojpuri Lok Kala and Sanskriti Sangrahalaya
Gallery Images
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A clay doll with an oil lamp
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A clay artefact
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Artefacts made of clay
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Regional map of the Bhojpuri language
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Entry Fee
Not Applicable
Getting there
On the campus of Banaras Hindu University.
Opening Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Opening Time
10:00 a.m.
Closing Time
05:00 p.m.