Army Heritage Museum, Shimla

The Army Heritage Museum is a military museum in Annadale that displays weapons, uniforms, ammunition, and personal items from different periods of Indian history. The collection spans from ancient weapons to modern military artifacts collected over many centuries.

The museum opened in 2006 and documents Indian military history from ancient times through the modern era. Its collections reflect major conflicts and periods that shaped the nation's past.

The museum displays items connected to Indian warriors whose stories remain important to local memory and identity. Visitors see personal belongings and uniforms that bring these historical figures to life in a tangible way.

The museum is located near The Ridge and is easily accessible from different parts of Shimla. Plan to spend several hours to view all sections and explore the exhibitions at a comfortable pace.

The museum preserves a Pakistani mailbox captured during a conflict and now displayed as part of the collection. This unexpected object tells a story from a significant moment in recent history.

GPS coordinates: 31.10927,77.15922

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:50