PUNJAB HERITAGE MUSEUM

Popularly known as “Ajab Ghar," Punjab Heritage Museum is inspired by Copenhagen open air museum. It is a two-storey building showcasing artefacts from the 18th & 19th century. Special attraction is the rich Punjabi Phulkari work which is displayed in the Phulkari section. Other attractions stored in this museum are traditional musical instruments such as tumba, sarangi, vanjhali and nagar which are stored here.

A rich collection of coins , carpentry tools, old utensils from the Indus Valley civilisation occupy a part of the museum. Another part has bronze utensils and farming equipment. The place also gives a colourful glimpse of the Punjabi culture before moderation. Mannequins and dioramas have been used to display various facets of life starting from how women of the village would gather with their Phulkari work while singing folk songs.

Location: In the premise of Punjab Agricultural University, Ferozpur Road, 6.2 kms from Ludhiana

Entry Fee: INR 10

Timing: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Best Time to visit: Can be visited daily