Location: Amritsar
Top Things to do in Amritsar
Top 6 Museums in Amritsar, Punjab
Amritsar is a major commercial and cultural centre in the heart of Punjab. The city is the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh religion and is home to the Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple. Respectfully marvel at the Indian and Pakistani soldiers who march-off nightly at the Wagha Border, and at the Jallian Wala Bagh the site of the 1919 Amritsar Massacre in 1919.
Restaurants in Amritsar
1. The Partition Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 428 reviews
The world's first Partition Museum is now open at the historic Town Hall building in Amritsar. The Partition of India was one of the most defining events in the nation's history. It was perhaps the largest migration in human history, with some 18 million affected. The Museum is part of the newly inaugurated Heritage Street at Amritsar, which starts at the Golden Temple and ends at the Town Hall.
Reviewed By ShaikhMehfooz - Thane, India
Everyone who is visiting Amritsar, I recommend this place to you. This place gives us insights that are unknown to many minds. When I saw the pictures depicting dead people lying in the streets of Bengal, I couldn't take it. It shows that in the greed of power, sufferers are common people like us. I got to read many Diaries of wartime generals, original archives of pre-independence era and the letters from both sides of India & Pakistan between friends. It could melt any heart, just by reading those letters which were written in the cold lifeless words.
2. Central Sikh Museum
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By sukhbirkhalsa9 - Patiala, India
The central Sikh Museum displays the Sikh history from the very beginning to the day... it is a very quick way to learn about the Sikh faith and the history of Sikhs and their role in the Indian freedom struggle
3. War Memorial & Museum
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
War Memorial & Museum, Amritsar charting battle history from antiquity to 1999 in 8 Galleries & a 137-ft.-tall sword memorial.
Reviewed By Travel_inspired_view - Mumbai, India
Punjab is the sword arm of the country and has been on the invasion route to the heartland of India since, the beginning of the recorded history. Punjab State War Heroes Memorial & Museum, The memorial museum is directed to showcase the fabulous gallantry deeds of the brave-hearts of Punjab. It is planned to immortalize the deeds of brave soldiers and to inspire and infuse the spirit of patriotism in the youth. This place not only gives information but plays homage to the brave-hearts of the state. This memorial has silicone statues of the brave-hearts, notes on their bravery & achievements and a virtual depiction of the actual battle scenes. The beautiful structure has 45 m high stainless steel sword, representing the strength and courage of the people of Punjab while defending the nation in the hour of need. Names of martyrs are inscribed on the memorial. Apart from the memorial, the campus exhibits pictures of the brave soldiers, their brief bio-data, a MiG-23 and a model of the decommissioned aircraft carrier ship, INS Vikrant, three tanks have also been displayed - a 'Sherman' Pakistani tank which was captured in 1965 by India's 7th Light Cavalry, a Pakistani 'Patton' tank that the Indian Army secured in 1971 and India's Centurion Tank that figured prominently in the 1965 and 1971 Wars. A mural also has been built to commemorate the Battle of Saragarhi and the names of the 21 Sikh martyrs of the battle have been engraved on it. The campus also has a 7D auditorium, facilitating an almost realistic experience of different war zones. One cannot leave this place without feeling thankful for the sacrifices. What brave souls, what sacrifices, what achievements and what passion for the Nation!!!! Amazing!!! A must visit. I hope every state in India comes up with such a memorial to pay homage to their martyrs and war heroes.
4. War Memorial & Museum
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Museum charting battle history from antiquity to 1999 in 8 halls & a 148-ft.-tall sword memorial.
Reviewed By sandeepkumarmodi70 - Mumbai, India
A must must Visit place specially for the youth generation to now the facts, courageous story of the heros of the country. Very well displayed with narration. This is shows the courage & sacrifices of Sikh community. This museum is under restoration at present to preserve the lifetime history of courage & sacrifice. Good work by state government.
5. Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
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4.0 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By Anandkrishna65 - Bengaluru, India
In about an hour or so, you can get a great overview of the history of the Sikhs during the golden period of Maharaja Ranjit Singh ji and the unfortunate decline after his time, leading to the British expanding their rule to Punjab and the North West. Although I had read a little bit about this great king, it was nice to get vignettes and nuggets of information about his being a visionary and a compassionate human being in addition to his legendary valour and strategic/tactical acumen.
