‘Jaisalmer War Museum’

Showcase the traditional bravery of the Indian Army

‘Jaisalmer War Museum’ has been established in the Military Station of Jaisalmer to showcase the traditional bravery of the Indian Army and also to commemorate the sacrifice of its heroes displaying valor and courage of exceptional order during the India’s wars. This immaculately laid out war museum was inaugurated by Lieutenant General Ashok Singh, General Officer Commanding in Chief Southern Command on Monday 24 August 2015 in a simple but elegant ceremony.   

Defense Spokesperson Lt Col Manish Ojha said that a large number of service officers and civil dignitaries graced this historic occasion. The War Museum is located 10 km short of Jaisalmer on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway. The inauguration of the museum in the Golden Jubilee celebration year of 1965 war has also be a befitting tribute to all gallant soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the defence of the motherland.  The Army Commander has also inaugurated a war memorial at Longewala which has included an amphitheatre and section defended post which has depicted the actual war of 1965.

 

He said This War Museum which is the first of its kind on the Western Front traces the evolution of the Indian Army and covers in detail its inspiring contribution in all combat operations and other nation building activities. It will surely become a ‘must visit’ destination for the large number of tourists and visitors thronging Jaisalmer besides the local populace of the region.  The Indian Air Force has also pitched in by presenting a Hunter aircraft for the museum, which was used during the Battle for Longewala. 

The entry to the war museum will be free for all visitors.