Punjab State War Heros' Memorial & Museum
Amritsar, India
- Engage with interactive exhibits
- Explore museum galleries
- Learn about pre-partition era
- Listen to oral histories
- Reflect on partition's impact
- Understand refugee experiences
- View photographs and documents
- Visit the historic Town Hall
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Description:
The Partition Museum in Amritsar, India, is a poignant and moving tribute to the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan. It tells the stories of millions affected by the displacement, violence, and trauma of this historical event. Through oral histories, personal artifacts, photographs, and documents, the museum offers a deeply human perspective on the partition's impact. Visitors can explore the galleries showcasing the events leading up to the partition, the harrowing journeys undertaken by refugees, and the struggles they faced in rebuilding their lives. The museum serves as a space for remembrance, reflection, and education, fostering empathy and understanding of this pivotal moment in history.
History:
The Partition Museum, inaugurated in 2017, is the world's first museum dedicated to the partition of India. It was established by The Arts and Cultural Heritage Trust, a non-profit organization, with the aim of documenting and preserving the memories of this significant historical event. The museum's collection is built on contributions from individuals and families affected by the partition, making it a truly people's museum. It is housed in the historic Town Hall building in Amritsar, a city that witnessed the immense human cost of the partition.