Established in 1971, the museum houses relics unearthed from the Nalanda University. The museum is divided into four main galleries housing 13463 relics that have been excavated from 349 sites.

Khajuraho’s Archaeological Museum in 1910, Nalanda Archaeological Museum in 1917, and Sanchi’s Archaeological Museum in 1919.

The Nalanda university was the world's first international residential university which is now in ruins. The archaeological museum and Hieun Tsang memorial hall are also worth visiting.