Army Ordnance Corps Museum
| Place | Jabalpur |
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| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1926 |
| Museum Type | Heritage, Military, and Armament Museum |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Sita Pahadi, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482020 |
| Visiting Time | Winter: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Sun: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) Summer: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Sun: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM). Heritage walks on Tue, Thu, and Sun. |
| Entry Fee | Adults: ₹200 Students: ₹100 Senior Citizens & Ex-Servicemen: ₹100 School Group Bookings: Rs 40/S |
Museum Introduction
Located at Seeta Pahari within the Military College of Materials Management (MCMM) campus in Jabalpur, this museum chronicles the evolution of Indian warfare and logistics. It was founded to preserve the legacy of the Army Ordnance Corps, with roots tracing back to the early 20th century. The museum serves as a visceral record of India’s military advancement from the 18th century to the modern era.
General Collections
The collection includes over 2,000 artifacts and 900 documents, featuring a vast array of small arms, machine guns, artillery pieces, and military memorabilia. It also houses galleries dedicated to special clothing and mountaineering equipment used in extreme terrains.
Unique Historical Collections
The museum houses the original execution order of Sepoy Mangal Pandey (1857) and the regal buggy of Maharaja Hari Singh of Kashmir, commissioned for his 1925 Raj Tilak ceremony.
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/RJ8ZINgn92U?si=Iv_gr0nKt6PtPzQc |
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| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | The museum is situated in a high-security military area; visitors are often required to participate in organized "Heritage Walks" which must be booked in advance. |
| Artifacts | Columbian Printing Press (1844), Muzzle-loaded artillery (dating back to 1803), Anti-aircraft guns, and vintage British Army Orders from the early 1800s. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes (India’s largest |
| Contact Details | 091 62669 78544 (Heritage Walk Reservations) |
| Email ID | msma64@yahoo.in |
Artifact Gallery
