Central Sikh Museum

The Central Sikh Museum is a historical museum located on the upper floor of the Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar Deori) entrance of the Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) complex in Amritsar, Punjab. Established in 1958, it preserves Sikh heritage through paintings, portraits and artifacts depicting Sikh Gurus, martyrs, warriors and key historical events. Notable for oil paintings by artists including Sobha Singh, it provides insight into Sikh history and culture within the sacred temple precinct.

Visitors can expect a compact museum on the upper floor of the main clock tower entrance to the Golden Temple complex. Inside, galleries display oil paintings, portraits and illustrations depicting the ten Sikh Gurus, Sikh martyrs, warriors and historical events, along with artifacts and explanatory captions. The space is accessed via stairs within the temple precinct and is visited as part of a broader visit to Sri Harmandir Sahib.

Established in 1958 by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, the museum was created to preserve and display Sikh history through visual art. It houses paintings and portraits documenting the lives of the Sikh Gurus, Sikh martyrs, and warriors, and key events in Sikh history, serving as an educational archive within the Harmandir Sahib complex.

The museum holds cultural and religious significance for Sikh heritage, presenting the history, values and traditions of Sikhism to pilgrims and visitors. Located within the most sacred shrine of Sikhism, it serves as a centre for learning about Sikh Gurus, martyrdom, and community history.