Indian Air Force Heritage Museum, Chandigarh 🇮🇳

Located in Sector 18, Chandigarh, the Indian Air Force Heritage Museum is India's first air force heritage centre. Spanning 15,600 square feet and managed by the Chandigarh Administration, this facility opened in May 2023 to showcase the vital role of the Indian Air Force (IAF) across historical conflicts. You will discover the IAF's history through military campaigns ranging from the 1947, 1948, 1965, 1971, and Kargil conflicts to the 2019 Balakot airstrike.

When you visit, you can see five decommissioned aircraft, including a HAL HPT-32 Deepak trainer, a MiG-21 single-seat fighter, a Folland Gnat, and the historic 1958 Air Force Kanpur 1 built by Air Vice Marshal Harjinder Singh. You can also explore SAM-III Pechora missiles, scale models of aircraft like the Tejas fighter jet and Prachand helicopter, and a dedicated section honoring female IAF officers. To make history come alive, the museum features murals, electro-mechanical 3D-dioramas, and modern technology such as virtual reality, augmented reality, holograms, and flight simulators that let you experience flying firsthand.

Whether you are interested in aviation history or immersive displays, this unique center offers an engaging look into national service.

What to see at Indian Air Force Heritage Museum, Chandigarh

• Experience flying firsthand inside the centre's flight simulators.
• View five decommissioned aircraft, including a MiG-21 fighter and Folland Gnat.
• Explore interactive tech features like virtual reality, augmented reality, and holograms.
• Visit the special section honoring the contributions of female IAF officers.
• See SAM-III Pechora missiles, detailed scale models, and electro-mechanical 3D-dioramas.

Visiting tips

Be sure to test out the flight simulators to get a realistic hands-on feel for flying an aircraft.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Indian Air Force Heritage Museum, Chandigarh is easy to reach on Chandigarh’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Open Hand Monument and Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Chandigarh travel guide.