THE ARMY HERITAGE MUSEUM

 

1.     The Indian Army soldiers have proudly gone into battle in every part of the world & left their names etched in blood & sweat. The Army Heritage Museum was established by the Army Training Command in May 2006 at Annandale, Shimla to commemorate Himachal's long-lasting association with the Army.

2.     The Indian Army's rich tradition is more than 5,000 years old. A glimpse of this can be best seen at the Army Heritage Museum at Annandale, Shimla. Set in glen, amidst towering deodar trees, the museum is a repository of the Army's Heritage & traditions & a source of inspiration for future generations.

3.     What to Look For.

(a)     Army & the Nation

(b)     The Indian Army Ethos 

(c)     Ancient Military Thinking 

(d)     Inspirational Military Leaders 

(e)     Uniforms 

(f)     Flags, Military Music & Bands 

(g)     Conserving Flora & Fauna

(h)     UN Peace Keeping

(j)     Arms & Armour

(k)     Contribution to Games/ Sports

(l)     Honours & Awards

(m)     Philately

(n)     Past Glimpses of Shimla.

4.     Timings.   Summers (Apr to Oct) / Winters Nov to Mar)

(a)     10:00am to 02:00pm / 10:00am to 02:00pm

(b)     03:00pm to 05:00pm/ 03:00pm to 04:00pm

5.     Entry. Free.

6.     How to Reach. The museum is located at Annandale, Shimla which is approximately 4.5 km from Vidhan Sabha.