Artillery Museum

Indian Army Regiment of Artillery Museum, Nashik

Have you ever see the artillery which was used in the first and second world war? Or the artillery which was used during India-Pakistan wars? Artillery Museum Nashik is one of the best places where all patriotic citizens of India can see all these things in one place. It is the biggest Artillery Center in Asia and located in the Deolali gaon near Nashik road. You can see a lot of Army Tanks, Radar systems, Airplanes which placed on the open gardens. Museum tells about the history of India if you start reading the information which is available in a two-floor museum building. This information about the historical wars and modern and vintage weapons may blow your mind.

The Artillery Museum in Nashik is the biggest artillery museum in not just Maharashtra or India but Asia as well. It was relocated to India during the India-Pakistan partition. It is spread across 2 floors and is considered one of the best artillery centers in India for training the pupils of the Indian Army. On display in this museum are a number of vintage and modern weapons that offer a sight to behold to all the visitors. It is located behind the hills of the beautiful Pandavleni caves and on the foothills of the Sahyadri Mountain Range. This beautiful location makes it an even more appealing tourist spot. Bofors guns, cannons, tanks, military agreements, and different paintings and pictures of historical events are also showcased in this museum.
Artillery Centre Museum premise used to be a military centre for British-Indian forces during World War II, but now part of it is a museum and the other part is a training ground for Indian soldiers. The museum houses a whole range of weapons and aircrafts used by the Indian army over the decades, and offers a glimpse into the country’s proud military past.

Located in Gandhi Nagar Airport Area, the Artillery Centre Museum features an array of weapons and aircraft that gives the visitors a vision of the proud past. AOP aircraft and MIG-23UM are the famous displays in the museum. This museum is most of the time restricted to the civilians as it remains under the military supervision. Make a point to check with the local whether the museum is open for public or not.

Nashik’s Artillery Centre is the biggest in Asia, and here Indian Army Officers and Soldiers are trained. It’s mainly a training center for Indian Army soldiers.

It Is Known For:-
1) The humongous size and the countless modern as well as vintage weapons that it has on display.

2) The beautiful location that is right on the foothills of the Sahyadri Mountain Range and behind the Pandavleni caves.

3) The photographs and paintings of the memorable historical events that took place in the history of India-Pakistan partition.

4) The AOP and the MIG-23UM aircrafts that are on display also attract many tourists.

Best Time To Visit:-
The months from October to March are great with respect to the weather of the city as these are cool months when you can easily stroll through the city and enjoy your time. The national holidays and other special days like Army day etc., are also a great time to plan a visit to this artillery museum to see special preparations.

Reaching There:-
Reaching the Artillery Museum in Nashik is very easy owing to its location in Deolali Gaon in Nashik. It is easily connected by the road and local transport and buses can take you here.

Nearest Airport:- Ozar Airport
Nearest Railway Station:- Nashik Road Railway Station