Jaisalmer War Museum

The Jaisalmer War Museum is a military museum located 10 km from Jaisalmer on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur Highway in Thaiyat. Established by the Indian Army's Desert Corps and inaugurated in August 2015, it honors the sacrifices of war heroes, particularly those of the Battle of Laungewala in 1971. The museum displays captured enemy equipment, vintage military vehicles, aircraft, weapons, and artifacts from various Indo-Pak wars including 1948, 1965, 1971, and the Kargil War of 1999.

Visitors can explore three main halls: the Laungewala Hall featuring 3D models and narratives of the 1971 battle, the Indian Army Hall showcasing the evolution of the Indian Army and captured war equipment, and an Audio-Visual Hall screening documentaries. Outdoor exhibits include captured Pakistani tanks such as T-55 and T-59, a Hunter MK II aircraft, artillery guns, and military vehicles. An Honour Wall displays names of Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra recipients. The museum also features a light and sound show in the evening.

The museum was conceived by Lieutenant General Bobby Mathews and constructed by the Desert Corps of the Indian Army. It was inaugurated on 24 August 2015 by Lieutenant General Ashok Singh during the Golden Jubilee Commemoration Year of the 1965 India-Pakistan War. The museum commemorates India's military history and specifically honors the Battle of Laungewala fought on 4 December 1971 during the Indo-Pak War.

The museum serves as a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Indian Armed Forces personnel. It preserves and showcases India's martial heritage and promotes awareness of the contributions made by soldiers in various conflicts including the Indo-Pak Wars of 1948, 1965, 1971, and the Kargil War of 1999.