Jat Regiment Museum
| Place | Bareilly |
|---|---|
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1995 |
| Museum Type | Military / Regimental History |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Unnamed Road, Civil Lines, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh 243001 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 01:30 PM (Daily). Timings may vary on Sundays and Army holidays. |
| Entry Fee | Generally Free (Primarily for educational and military visitors check at the JRC gate for civilian |
Museum Introduction
Located within the Jat Regimental Centre (JRC) in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, this museum serves as a repository for the glorious history of the Jat Regiment, one of the oldest and most decorated infantry regiments of the Indian Army. The museum documents over 200 years of valor, from the regiment's origins in the late 18th century to its modern-day contributions in independent India.
General Collections
The museum showcases a vast array of military memorabilia, including vintage uniforms, ceremonial attire, and a massive collection of trophies won by various battalions. It features detailed galleries dedicated to the regiment's participation in World War I, World War II, and post-independence conflicts like the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars.
Unique Historical Collections
Features the original Victoria Cross awarded to Jamadar Abdul Hafiz (posthumous) and the George Cross awarded to Havildar Abdul Rehman and L/NK Islamuddin. It also houses rare paintings of iconic soldiers, including those by Sybilla Barrow, and historical artifacts related to the Battle of Dograi, the regiment's most celebrated action.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum is situated in a high-security military cantonment area. Visitors are often required to provide valid identification at the gate, and photography may be restricted in certain sensitive galleries. |
| Artifacts | Captured enemy flags and weaponry, historical service records, commemorative silver mementos, brass bugles representing the regiment's light infantry roots, and original 19th-century muskets. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 581 251 1796 +91 90846 90496 (Regimental Records) |
| Email ID | fatherland.two@nic.in |