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History
Sukhbir Badal, the Honourable Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, opened the Partition Museum on October 24, 2016. On the occasion of the inauguration, there was also a curtain-raiser display. On November 1, 2016, which was also Punjab Day, the Honourable Finance Minister, Mr. Arun Jaitley, and the Chief Minister of Punjab, Parkash Singh Badal, paid a visit to the museum. Ms. Harsimrat Kaur Badal was among the Union Ministers who accompanied him.
TAACHT, the non-profit organization that worked tirelessly to establish the Partition Museum, is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that operates solely on contributions and the help of volunteers and well-wishers. The Partition Museum's second and last part opened on August 17th, 2017.
Architecture
The Museum is located at the beginning of Amritsar's history street, a 5-minute walk from the Golden Temple, and is housed in the historic Town Hall structure, which was built in 1870 by architect John Gordon. The court of small causes, city police headquarters, municipal offices, a free library, and a meeting room were all housed in this structure.
Activities
- People can go there and see the artifacts from history.
- You can learn about the history of the place from the local guides.
- People also can take photos and record videos inside as well as outside of the museum.
Tips for visiting
- Taking any food item inside the Museum is strictly prohibited.
- Photography is allowed.
- Do not touch anything without permission inside the museum.
Best time to visit
The United Kingdom's Arts and Cultural Heritage Trust assisted the Punjab government in establishing the museum. The greatest time to visit is the winter season (October to January) is the best time to visit the Partition Museum since the weather is chilly and pleasant, and you can enjoy your visit.
Nearby Atractions
- Amritsar Heritage Walk & Golden Temple Tour
- Sri Harmandir Sahib
- Jallianwala Bagh
- Central Sikh Museum
- Akal Takht
Nearby market/ shopping places
- Mahan Singh Gate Market: This market is famous for its variety of street food stalls.
- Kairon Market: This market provides you with cheap clothes at a less price.
- Bazar Bakarwana: In this market, you can get fresh groceries and vegetables.
- I.D.H Market: This is a hardware market where you can get all kinds of hardware accessories.
Nearby Hotels
- Hotel Golden Crown
- The Landmark Amritsar
- Hotel Lemonade
- Hotel Infa
- Ramada by Wyndham Amritsar
Interesting Facts About Partition Museum
The Partition Museum is a public museum in Amritsar, Punjab, India, located in the town hall. The museum aspires to be a primary repository for tales, objects, and documentation about the post-partition riots that erupted after British India was divided into two sovereign countries: India and Pakistan.
