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Nestled in the Southern Command Cantonment, the Southern Command Museum is one of the finest museums you should visit. The museum primarily focuses on the history, performances and achievements of the Southern Command Wing of the Indian Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We decided to tour this museum on our visit to Pune in the January of 2020. This was two months before the COVID-19 lockdown brought the world to a standstill. The Southern Command Army Museum is a treasure trove for those who want to know more about the Indian Army, particularly the Southern Command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

As you explore the property you come across various tanks, vehicles, ammunitions, guns, uniforms and much more. Overall the museum comprises four large galleries that include paintings and rare photographs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the property, you will also find a corridor with important regiment flags, an ammunition gallery and a paintball gun area where you can try your shooting skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did You Know? <\/strong>
The Southern Command Museum is the only museum in South Asia erected entirely by citizen contribution.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t already been to Southern Command Museum Pune read more below and enjoy the photo tour of the property. However, before that, we focus on relevant information for those who intend or plan to visit this Indian Army Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southern Command Museum Pune Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The museum is located in the Pune Cantonment area. It is situated inside the premises of the National War Memorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: Prince of Wales Drive, Ghorpuri Lines, Dobarwadi, Ghorpadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411001<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southern Command Museum Pune Timings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Morning Hours: 9:30 to 12:30 \/ Evening Hours: 16:00 to 19:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southern Command Museum Pune Ticket Price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ticket price for entry is Rs. 20 per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTE<\/strong>: Kindly carry your Aadhaar Card or any photo identity card required for verification at the gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Southern Command?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Southern Command is a formation of the Indian Army active since 1895.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the British rule in India, the East India Company had three presidency armies. They were named after the three presidencies: the Bengal Army, the Madras Army and the Bombay Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, these armies were abolished with effect from April 1, 1895. On the same day, the Indian Army came into existence. Furthermore, the Indian Army is now split into four Commands: Bengal Command, Bombay Command, Madras Command and Punjab Command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1908, the four Commands merged into two Armies: the Northern Army and the Southern Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By 1920, the two armies split into four commands: Northern Command, Western Command, Eastern Command and Southern Command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In April 1942, the Southern Command reformed as the Southern Army. However, it was reverted to the title Southern Command in November 1945. Today, the Southern Command holds nine states and four Union Territories which cover 40% of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Southern Command Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the National War Memorial was open to the public on August 15 1998, the Southern Command Museum was ready in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is dedicated to soldiers, sailors and airmen who laid down their lives since Independence to defend the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea behind the establishment of this army museum is to focus on the history and achievements of the Southern Command Wing of the Indian Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The entry point to Southern Command Museum in Pune<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It also becomes a medium to showcase the equipment, uniforms, ammunition, tanks, vehicles and guns used by the Southern Command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The museum also sheds light on the battles fought by the Southern Command and the leading generals and outstanding performers in the army. This military museum focuses mainly on the Indo-China War of 1962 and the Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 and 1971.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The museum is further divided into four main galleries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n