System for Museums & Archives for Research and Access to Knowledge
| Place | Amritsar |
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| State | Punjab |
| Virtual Museum | Yes |
| Year of Establishment | 1958 |
| Museum Type | Cultural / Religious Heritage Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Golden Temple Rd, Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar Cantt., Punjab 143006 |
| Visiting Time | 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM (Tuesday to Saturday) Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and Gazetted Holidays. |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry (Donations are accepted by the SGPC) |
Established on July 11, 1958, the museum is situated on the first floor of the Darshani Deori (Clock Tower entrance) of the Golden Temple. It was founded to collect and protect historical artifacts that chronicle the evolution of Sikhism from the era of the ten Gurus to the modern day.
The museum features a massive collection of oil paintings by legendary Sikh artists, rare manuscripts in Gurmukhi, ancient coins from the Sikh Empire, and a comprehensive armory of traditional weapons.
Artifacts of the Gurus: The museum houses the wooden comb (Kangha) of Guru Gobind Singh and his personal arrows. It also features graphic, large-scale paintings depicting the martyrdom of figures like Bhai Mani Singh and Bhai Taru Singh, illustrating the sacrifices made during the Mughal and British periods.
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/CKo1UzYr4yk?si=Yei8KqTdlJ2RvjF- |
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| Video Courtesy | Ravinder Singh Robin YT Channel |
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | Visitors are required to follow the Golden Temple code of conduct: heads must be covered, and shoes must be deposited at the entrance. The museum recently underwent restoration to integrate modern interpretation techniques while preserving its 20th-century aesthetic. |
| Artifacts | Guru Gobind Singh’s Kangha and Bow; Sanjoe (iron wire jacket armor); Rare pencil sketches by Princess Bamba Sutherland; 19th-century musical instruments (Saranda, Taus); Silver-plated canopy supporters of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 183 255 3957 (SGPC Main Office) |
| Email ID | info@sgpc.net |