Virasat-e-Khalsa Museum, Anandpur Sahib

Virasat-e-Khalsa Museum - A Tribute to Sikh Heritage

Visiting Virasat-e-Khalsa is like opening the pages of a living history book. It’s educational, emotional, and deeply inspiring - perfect for students, families, pilgrims, historians, and anyone who loves exploring culture.

About Virasat-e-Khalsa Museum

Virasat-e-Khalsa Museum is a heritage museum in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, dedicated to Sikh history, culture, and values. Built to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Khalsa Panth, it showcases over 500 years of Sikh heritage through modern displays and interactive galleries. Designed by Moshe Safdie, the museum highlights Sikh ideals of faith, courage, equality, and service, making it an important cultural and educational centre.

Why Visit Virasat-e-Khalsa ?

Virasat-e-Khalsa is not just a museum but a place that tells powerful stories of faith, courage, sacrifice, equality, and service to humanity. It helps visitors understand the true essence of Sikh philosophy and Punjab’s cultural heritage.

What to See Inside

Sikh history from Guru Nanak Dev Ji to the Khalsa
Audio-visual shows and interactive galleries
Paintings, manuscripts, and cultural exhibits
Stories of Sikh faith, courage, sacrifice, and equality

Architecture

Designed by Moshe Safdie, the museum’s architecture blends with nature and symbolises the spiritual strength of the Sikh community. Constructed mainly with sandstone and concrete, the bold geometric forms are inspired by the surrounding hills of Anandpur Sahib. The strong angular shapes represent courage, resilience, and faith, which are central to Sikh philosophy. Inside, the galleries are carefully designed to guide visitors smoothly through different periods of Sikh history.