Range of Facilities
The Children’s Section has spaces designed for children’s activities. The general facilities include a canteen, cloak room, first aid and rest rooms. Kid’s Retail is a gift shop, which caters to the younger generation. There are courtyards and semi-outdoor spaces. The Bal Baithak is a sit-out for children. At the Simul Aangan, children can eat their snacks under the shade of a simul tree. Workshops and sessions in which children can participate as groups from schools will be hosted in the Classrooms. Entertainment and children’s events will be tailored for younger age groups.
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Refreshments at the Children’s eatery
The eatery is located in the Children’s Gallery and will serve essential snacks, light lunches, juices and beverages.
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Lovely souvenirs wait for you at Kid’s Retail
Kid’s Retail is located in the ground floor of the Museum near the entrance to the Children’s Museum. The shop has a unique selection of gifts, games, books and toys of particular interest to children. The heritage of Bihar is celebrated through art and craft items designed as gifts and mementoes. Bihar Museum branded items like mugs and Tee-shirts in children’s sizes are also available here.
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We care for you at First Aid
For emergency first aid and help, you can contact our First Aid centre conveniently located right near the main entrance to the Children’s Gallery. A nurse will be present to administer basic first aid and assistance.
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Stop at the Baggage Room
All large heavy items and baggage should be deposited in the Baggage Room at the entrance for both security reasons and your convenience in visiting the galleries and spaces.
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Enjoy the Simul Court
The Simul Court is attached to the Children’s Gallery. This is an outdoor patio where children can eat snacks or packed lunch that they have brought with them. It is called the Simul Court after the simul tree (Red Silk Cotton tree) grown in its environs.
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Learning together at the Classroom
The Classroom is accessed from the drum shaped central space of the Children’s Section. Here, we will hold workshops, special classes on art and craft, storytelling sessions, talks on history and nature and many more interesting group activities.
