Marking a historic and emotional milestone, India’s first Partition Museum was established in Amritsar, Punjab, to commemorate the profound impact of the Partition of 1947—a tragedy that displaced over 15 million people and claimed more than a million lives.
Located in the iconic Town Hall building, just a short walk from the Golden Temple, the Partition Museum was inaugurated in 2017 by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Trust (TAACHT). It is the world’s first museum solely dedicated to preserving the stories, pain, resilience, and memories of those who lived through the subcontinent’s violent division into India and Pakistan.
The museum offers a deeply immersive experience with:
Oral histories of survivors
Photographs, documents, and personal belongings carried by refugees
A poignant “Gallery of Hope” that honors human courage and the will to rebuild
Art installations and digital archives capturing the emotional and social aftermath
Through its powerful exhibits, the museum humanizes a historical event often reduced to statistics. Visitors can hear voices of grandparents and great-grandparents, relive cross-border journeys, and reflect on themes of loss, identity, and reconciliation.
“The Partition Museum is not just a space for history—it is a space for healing,” said museum representatives. “It connects generations to a shared past and encourages dialogue, remembrance, and unity.”
As India continues to engage with its complex past, the Partition Museum in Amritsar stands as a vital reminder: while borders may divide, memory has the power to unite.
