Away from the hustle and bustle of the city of Kashi lies this place of abundant serenity where you can pause to recollect your thoughts and just make sense of everything in the calm. The place is a regular for Buddhist monks meditating and others to just be at peace. It's usually never crowded here and the tranquility is to feel for. History buffs would also be enthused to visit the Sarnath museum.

Such a beautiful and peaceful place , I got to learn so much about Buddhism at Sarnath. If you are visiting Sarnath for the first time , I will suggest pls hire a tour guy.

Archeological museum with many artifacts exacvted at sarnath dating from the 3rd centure BCE . I I recently visited here before lockdown. It was old and amazing palace for everyone . Student and culture interested people must be visit for increased own knowledge. It have many types of different structure and old object palace inside for tourist . You also visit Nation symbol whose implement in coin and indian currency .

*Sarnath is a good place to visit. Have seen and read many old artifacts in history books, which will be seen here. *The ticket price is Rs 30 which includes museum and park fare. You can book the tickets via Paytm (Scan QR code at the entrance gate) *It closes early by 5.30 so plan a day for the first half. *It is just 10-12 Km away from Varanasi, but due to congested roads and choked traffic journey time is more than 45 mins *Mobile phones are not allowed inside the Museum premises, but you can carry a digital camera.

Not much to see - more of this stuff in other museums. Better preserved, elsewhere, too. This is not a bad museum, but it just is not impressive at all. Things are reasonably documented and explained. The structure of the place is not very logical, you have to walk and then walk back the same route. Getting a ticket is cumbersome. The price for foreigners is unfair. Photography is not allowed. And staff is less than charming.

All monks gather here to worship. Place gives you peace and positivity.

There is a famous Archaeological Museum at the Sarnath built for placing and protecting the historical things very safely as an ancient antique There are many mini stupas that can be seen around the Dhamek Stupa and is believed to have been built by Emperor Ashoka as a mark of respect to Lord Buddha. A big Buddha Statue is located at the Thai Buddha vihara of height 80 ft. It is considered as the tallest standing Buddha statue at Sarnath. It was built originally of stone over 14 years during the Indo-Thai joint effort. This statue also called Bhuddha's “Bahubali” Statue. @ Sarnath Museum

All the statues from nearest archeological site is kept here. Mobile phones are not allowed, but few people overlook it and take it inside. The security people also don't check this. Entry fee is ₹10 per person.

Awesome historical place..you more about Ashoka and many other historical point... peaceful, clean & greenery place. Entry price ₹25 for Indian. Buying tickets is available only on online mode. You have to scan QR code and enter 1 National I'd then pay for purchasing tickets.

A must visit place for all,specially for students,Protected and well maintained by ASI, ticket ₹25/- for adult indian's. This ticket is allowed for both museum and the archeological mound, a half day is enough for exploring the place, washroom available and wheelchair accessible. Food court not available inside the complex.

One of the best and well managed/preserved museum in India. Primarily Buddhist museum but you may found various Hindu statues inside. Fully air conditioned museum. Indian emblem of 4 lion's statue is located on entrance. There is no any ticket counter for this museum, rather we need to book tickets online and produce receipt on gate. You are not allowed to take mobile phones inside but digital cameras are allowed.

Amazing ambiane. Too peaceful. Historic events information was provided.

Away from the hustle and bustle of the city of Kashi lies this place of abundant serenity where you can pause to recollect your thoughts and just make sense of everything in the calm. The place is a regular for Buddhist monks meditating and others to just be at peace. It's usually never crowded here and the tranquility is to feel for. History buffs would also be enthused to visit the Sarnath museum.

One of the best and well managed/preserved museum in India. Primarily Buddhist museum but you may found various Hindu statues inside. Fully air conditioned museum. Indian emblem of 4 lion's statue is located on entrance. There is no any ticket counter for this museum, rather we need to book tickets online and produce receipt on gate. You are not allowed to take mobile phones inside but digital cameras are allowed.

One of the best and well managed museum. This is a Buddha museum but it also has statues of many Hindu deities. Ashoka stambh is also kept here.

Try visiting on a less sunny day as you have to walk a lot. Peaceful place with deep history.

Very beautiful place to get connected to the Gautam Buddha and the Buddhism. The history is very ancient and you must take a guide. The places are well preserved and hold a great importance to the Buddhists. It closes early by 5.30 so plan a day for the first half. Just 20 minutes away from the varanasi.

It's great to hear Buddha Stories etc. But frankly there's nothing interesting to 'See' (atleast Indians would not enjoy much). Foreigners/ Architects may like. In case you plan to go, then take a guide, only that will make it interesting.

A great museum, with lot of important artifacts. This museum houses the original current indian emblem that was just beautiful to look at so closely. Tickets to this place is 20 rupees if bought online. If you buy a combine ticket for museum and monument, it will be 25.

Amazing medium sized museum that has (Maurya, Etc., era kingdoms) sculptures + Ashoka's Lion capital (in use as National Emblem of India). Museum is beautifully created, architecture from outside looks like Parliament building. Building is inverted U shaped, entry from central area (front), pathway adjacent building from one end & exit to main gate from another end. At center of complex, garden present with ample of green grass. Caretakers are visible, maintaining park, building. Building security is good, guards at complex entry gate, inside near garden, again at building entry with sensor machine. Plus, lots of camera eyes on visitors. Museum houses most of Sarnath excavation sculptures. Note - Phone isn't allowed inside museum building. You will have to deposit/safe keep in locker just after entry gate inside a room. Photography allowed only via digital camera. Only limited entry allowed in batches (groups of certain people) at a time to avoid crowd inside building.

nice place to visit. most of the relics are still preserved here, who have keen interest on our ancient history mustn't miss this place.

This museum was an interesting place to visit and had many excavated things to see and it was well maintained and well informative. it is being build completely and its not complete till now. developments are still happening. The place was tourist friendly and bathrooms were very neat and clean. place was very hygienic.

Awesome place. The entry fee is Rs. 25/- . The view of the place is scenic and photography worthy. All ages of people can visit here. Great place for picnic. The crowd is decent. If you ever visit here, please visit early morning and be there till late evening because the place is every worth second. Great experience. Staffs are friendly. Toilets are clean. Museum and zoo closes by 5 pm and they have their own fees.

Nice

(Translated by Google) Very bad experience, even if you get a free ticket, I will not go at all. (Original) Very bad experience, अगर फ्री टिकट भी मिलेगी तो बिल्कुल नहीं जाऊँगा |

This is a lovely place ..

A well maintained museum surrounded by a lush green garden. The museum contains sculptrues of Lord buddha, Lord shiva,National Emblem of India, Ashoka Chakra and various other god. As per the recent policy of the museum clicking photos inside museum is not allowed. Entry fees is just 5 rupess if you take combo offer(Dhameka stupa +Sarnath museum).

Main attraction is lion capital. World class level , a mordernised one. Rest artifacts , specially Buddha statues are memorable. You should visit this place , at least once.

Very beautiful 👌🏻

This Museum is fulfill buy variety of scripture as that Ashok Stambh Maurya period structure Buddha Murti and other God and goddess sculpture and different different architecture

The place of Buddha's first sermon ; the vibe here is immaculate, the aura reverberating. Worth a visit by all means

It is buddhist historical place. Ashoka Chakra & Ashoka piller are placed inside the museum. A 8ft long Buddha statue is placed just opposite side of the museum. Entry ticket will only available through scan pay by paytm or other wallet.

Museum :- Museum is quite good,, Ticket Price is ₹20 ,, complete AC but Phones are not allowed there,, also make sure to reduce your luggage, coz Locker is too small for that ,,... Monuments :- Monuments worth single Penny,, 🤩, Only ₹5/- Per Head,, Too Good for Picnic, or time pass,, for around whole day,, peaceful and let you to connect with greenery and enjoy with family/friends at cheapest budget..

Beautiful place,well maintained,the best part of that place is THE ASHOK CHAKRA, Lord Buddha & Shiv ji's big idol related to the period of 6 and 7 th century.Exactly an ancient, sacred and reverend part of our indian history and culture.

It's is a great experience to see the places which tell us about its history and culture ,it's architecture... Beautiful , just amazing to feel like we are a part of this moment , this history.

Awesome place to visit. Also lots of temples around there like China Temple, Buddha temple etc. You can enjoy and spend the whole day there.

Glad to see our national emblem. Good collection of Gupta/Maurya era relics. Phones not allowed inside, but free locker available. You have to scan a QR code in the entrance and make the payment (25 rs for Indians) and download your e-ticket.

The Sarnath Museum holds a profound significance as the place where Lord Buddha imparted his first teachings. It serves as a repository of religious and historical importance, shedding light on the profound wisdom of Lord Buddha. If you're planning a visit, ensure you allocate an entire day, as it is located on the outskirts of Varanasi.

This museum is about the ashokan empire and related to Buddhism religious, in this sight we see structure of brick and they introduced our society is very intelligent and smart in ancient period. So all people that interested in history please go there and see and touch and feel our history Jai hind 🇮🇳🇮🇳

Great sculptures dating as far back as 5th century BCE. Must visit if ever in Varanasi since it's only 30-45 minutes away.

Good place . But not some interesting thinks

Well maintained. In the name of guides, there are many touts though.

This museum is only for the remains of the Buddhism. Approximately all the ornaments and the statues of the Buddhism are gathered in this museum. There are also some tools of that century which are rare. the most loving thing about this museum is that , this museum is free for the students and for Indian the tickets are at low price.

Very nice place, calm, stupendous, auspicious. Nice visit, ancient monument in this museum.

Sarnath Museum is very well organised with fantastic lighting and easy to follow classification. Highly Recommended.

Its very lovely place And you find your hostry of hindu and budha bhagwan.

Nice it's wonderful feeling

Great place. Nicely maintained. Shows the evolution of Buddhism in India. It is a must-visit place if you're in Varanasi or you're interested in Buddhism.

Nice place

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Beautiful museum, Really nice

Lots a story about 3rd BC life style.

nice place to visit

Very beautiful place

Best place to visit

Amazing

Beautiful place , but If u visit this during covid period then make sure u have a valid id card because u have to buy tickets online and show them the barcode generated on ticket at the entrance .

Good tourism place

Must visit if you are interested in archealogical remains from very old times. It is preserved very well. Taking photo is prohibited in the museum however you can carry mobile phones inside after keeping it switched off / mute.

In Banaras it's a good time to explore with your family, which will rejuvenate u with peace and love..

Audio guided tours can be made available

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Historical place

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The architecture, its about history and the present changes, you'll se.

Beautiful 🥰 memory

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Ancient museum

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Welll

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Very good collection of antiquities

All

It's is historical place I like it

Well maintained

Most beautiful place

Loved this place... Full of Buddhist momentous

Calm &. Quiet place.

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Welcome to Sarnath Museum Amid natural surroundings,lies the Archaeological Museum; which exhibits the Buddhist Cultural wealth, recovered from the site of Lord Buddha's first sermon at deer park Mrigadava in Sarnath. As the findings are mostly from Buddhist monasteries or vihar, the plan of building was designed by James Ransome on the pattern of a Sangharam or a vihar. The noble idea was conceived by Sir John Marshal, the then Director General of Archaeology in view of Buddhist character of antiquities. The construction of museum building began in 1904 & was completed in 1910. The Central hall is as main chapel, galleries as monastic cells and verandah occurring as in front of cells in a monastery. The whole building is made of sandstone with flat roof. HISTORY OF SARNATH Sarnath is one of the four most important Buddhist Pilgrimage centers. According to Mahaparinibbna Sutta, Buddha himself told his disciples to visit four places- Lumbini, BodhaGaya, Sarnath and Kusinagara which were connected with his birth, enlightenment, first preaching and decease ( nirvana) respectively. In ancient Buddhist literature the places finds mention as Rishipatana Mirgadava or Mirgadaya. The Place was called Rishipatana, as it was here the bodies of five hundred Pratyaka Buddhas Or Rishis (sages) fell after their attainment of nirvana ( salvation). The inscriptions of early medieval period found Sarnath referred to this place as Dharmacharkra or Saddharmachakrapravarttanavihara ( Convent of the Turning of the Wheel of the law). The Modern name Sarnath seems to be a contraction of Saraganatha (Lord of deer) still borne by the Lord Shivaenshrined in a temple nearby. Sarnath is also sacred to the Jainas because they look upon it as the site of asceticism and death of Sreyansantha the eleventh Trithankara . Buddha the great sage after attaining enlightenment at BodhGaya came to Sarnath and delivered his first sermon to five monks (i.e. Kaundinya, Vappa, Bhadriya, Mahanaman and Asvajit) for redeeming humanity. It is this place where foundation of new order of monks (Sangha) and new order of religious doctrine (Dhamma) was laid.

What an absolute beauty of Buddhism displayed over here.

Very good

Situated near sarnath archeological park. Visitors have to purchase the tickets from counters which is open now to get entry. You can see how old archeological remains are preserved and read about them to know about their history.

Very limited items on display.

nice place to visit

Must see

The Sarnath museum is excellent. Check it out if you're into Buddhism and want to see important artifacts, the Indian national emblem (the chakra and the 4 headed lion capitol), and more. Be in a mindset of absorption and curiosity and you won't fail to have a great time. Oh! Only camera photography allowed. No phone camera nor any recording. :)

Doesn't matter you are history lover or not, visiting this museum will not disappoint you. Photography is strictly prohibited inside so I am sorry I cannot show you what I saw. Huge collection of Buddha's journey of Sarnath. Apart from this, there are a lot to view like scluptures of Maurya's legacy, coins and lot more which came out in excavation.

Loved it, you find peace ☮️ here, If you want to chill and need some peace please visit here

Don't miss Sarnath if you went in Varanasi. Visit- about Buddha temple and his speeches Most important thing is there is Silk imporium You can shop amazing Sarees from here.

We were late and couldn't get in, but even from the outside ,the majestic building made me stop and stare and take pictures of it for full ten minutes .Its illuminated by really pretty lights at night. Hope you get to enjoy it too!

A must visit place, showcases articles of 2 to 5th Cent AD. Very well maintained by ASI. Ticket price is very nominal, to be booked online only. And mobiles are not allowed inside Museum, so forget about selfies. Still cameras are allowed.

There are many historical things keep here.. And many tourist ( Indian and foreigner) come here so that they know about Lord Buddha... Alongwith a good view of Lord Buddha.

Closed on Fridays. Place is historically and peaceful. Nice place with beautiful Lord Buddha statue

Unique , only where you can see the National emblem

Beautiful place

Sarnath museum is the Indian historical museum

Old is gold

Great

Amazing museum

Old is gold 🥇 visit once to know the reality

Wonderful place must visit best place to visit

Magnificent structure..

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Perfect silence there

Very nice. You must visit it if you are in varanasi.

Informative

Very beautiful place , but site there should mentioned more detailed view of site and ashoka piller shouldn't pickup from their original place

Nice

One key of success

very nicee

Holy and peaceful historical collections

Nice 😊😊😊😊

A place carrying the magnificent "Ashok stambh" with it, doesn't need any feedback । It's exclusive, peaceful and so much worthy to visit , alone or with any set of togetherness। i Just love Sarnath :)

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They have started using QR code to scan tickets. Both the places are nice and have just 25₹ as ticket price.

Very much ancient things are present there related with GAUTAM BUDHHA. You are not allowed to take photographs with your mobile phone. But ya, if you have a DSLR or a tablet, then you are the lucky one.

Place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon.

Must see

Great place

Please museum for ancient Buddhist culture and Ashoka Maurya Dynasty.

Guides are a must here ! Engage with them... ask them questions and you will be surprised by their knowledge about this place.

Nice

Awesome Place for exploring Ancient places

Sarnath a historical place . very nice place for spending time.

Best place here to visit you. You can know history of Budhha era culture.

Indeed a soothing place. Beautiful architecture with nice surroundings. You can also get souvenirs at very reasonable prices here.

Some good collection of Lord Buddha statues and monuments, fully AC museum. Talking ticket process is some difficult. You can only get it online but guards are not expect in it. You should do it self. No currency ticket available.

Best place for history lovers.But we are not allowed to take any hand bag or lauggage or any kind of food stuffs .Even our mobile phones are submitted at the entry in a locker room .So it is advice to take ur cameras bcz cameras are allowed .The locker rooms are safe u would be provided with the key of ur locker ,so its safe to keep ur stuffs there.Also nowadys u have to make ur online tickets .

Nice place if u wanna explore history of Bhuddha and mauriyan history

Very peaceful and relaxing...must visit place in Varanasi.. the Sarnath Museum is also very good.. great experience..

A serene landscape lush with archeological monuments.

It's a budhha uposanalay.quite and clean place .

great place for peace ✌️

Very well maintained. Must visit if you like relics and history.

Good only if you are interested in archaelogy. You can scan QR code available at the entry and buy tickets easily.

Beautiful and serene. Must visit places in Varanasi, located some 15-20 km frm the city but the city traffic and narrow lanes will make it feel like 50+ km. A special request for the authorities " please keep the toilets clean" and ban Gutka/pan chewing inside the premises. These spitting cobras( gutka chewers) are the real reason behind red wall corners, roads and ugly side of UP. Overall a very happy and peaceful experience 😌

Sarnath Museum is very nice. The artwork done on the stones here was very nice. By coming here we got to know about our old civilizations.

A few kilometers auto ride from Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi. Must visit places include ASI Museum, Jain Temple, Sarnath Buddha Temple, etc. Should also attend the Light Ceremony at Dhamekh Stupa for tickets for Rs. 100-150

A very beautiful place with temples of Gautam Buddha, Archeological sites, Zoo, and Museum. This place is full of peace and serenity, you can buy handcrafted jewelry, saree, miniature, idols and many more home decor items

A great legacy.Needs more efforts to clean since public behaviour is not upto the mark compared to the value of the museum articles.

Visited on Saturday, the entry fee was just Rs.5 for Indians, but the catch is u can't pay cash, digital payment, only PayTM code was there,even my advanced OnePlus 9 Pro could not read that, at last the security guard guided me to open Google camera to open,get link and paid through Google pay, i was wondering how a common man can use this digital payment, mindless creation. You can't carry ur phone and handbag, there is a locker facility but seeing the safety we didn't use, i sat outside only my fellow companion went inside. The museum close at 5 PM but the staffs closed the gate at 4.45 PM, one family came and requested them to open, but initially they refused later on they understood that he was a big official, all in a sudden everything changed, they opened it, there was guide for them and they carried mobile phone and bags. They kept open after 5 O clock also. They are not friendly for common man, the authority should look into the payment method. I was told the collection of artfacts well maintained.

Very peaceful and informative place, museum really full of lots of knowledge and mind-blowing statues related to Buddhism and Hinduism also, between the era 300 BC to 1200 AD. Must visit sarnath ancient stupas and museum.

It was an amazing experience to see the collections from the ancient Ashoka empire. It was fascinating to see how people in those times dressed and the various instruments they used in their day to day life. The place is nearly maintained. Ticket must be bought online. Mobile phone is not allowed inside. But Camera is allowed. Overall I recommend to visit to get first hand experience of the human evolution.

This is the place where lord Buddha gave first speech after his enlightenment. Huge statue of lord Buddha inside well maintained park. its a myst visit if you are there in UP or Bihar

One of the most popular historical places to visit if you are in Varanasi..you have to book auto from Varanasi to reach here. You can enjoy the ruins of Buddhist stupas and museum. You have to purchase the online ticket for the museum.

If you are tired or pressed for time, you can safely skip this museum. It is an ordinary museum and nothing extraordinary. It is very near to the Sarnath Stupa complex. It has a separate compound and gate. The museum complex is very well maintained. There is a clean rest room to the right of the museum building

It was sooo amazing place , I learned so much from there, it's especially very good for history students, there was mainly about buddha. People come from foreign countries to visit so we can understand how knowledgeable and beautiful place it is. I experienced calmness and relaxation there, you can study there and can even spend your whole day. I loved it! And gonna visit again again.