Patiala | 18.05.2019 | 10:00 am ~ 12:00 pm

Celebrating International Museum Day - Treasures of Patiala’s Antique Museum

About the walk

Patiala, a city with an incredibly rich heritage, was established more than 250 years ago. But, few people are aware that the city houses a hidden museum with artefacts more than 15 million years old. The Antique Museum Patiala houses the personal collection of Sardar Kamarjit Singh Sekhon, who spent more than 35 years of his life collecting and preserving various unique artefacts that depict not just the rich cultural heritage of the city, but also some international items such as Christmas chocolate boxes from early-20th century England. 

Some of the most interesting items are the unique animal shaped locks and keys, surmedaanis, suramchus and shingaardaans (make-up kits), as well as a 'magical glass' which can be folded and fitted into one's pocket.  Some of the oldest items include fossils, terracotta beads and coins dating back to the 12th century AD. There is a huge collection of coins, envelopes and letterheads of various princely states. A fascinating item in the collection is an antique wooden carved bed, which is embellished with painted tiles and mirrors. The curator, Mr Sekhon, has an interesting tale to tell about when he accidentally found a newspaper behind the bed's mirror from pre-Independence India, which was filled with articles related to Bhagat Singh's hanging.

 

This guided tour is free.

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Walk Date
Meeting Time
09:45 am

About the walk

Patiala, a city with an incredibly rich heritage, was established more than 250 years ago. But, few people are aware that the city houses a hidden museum with artefacts more than 15 million years old. The Antique Museum Patiala houses the personal collection of Sardar Kamarjit Singh Sekhon, who spent more than 35 years of his life collecting and preserving various unique artefacts that depict not just the rich cultural heritage of the city, but also some international items such as Christmas chocolate boxes from early-20th century England. 

Some of the most interesting items are the unique animal shaped locks and keys, surmedaanis, suramchus and shingaardaans (make-up kits), as well as a 'magical glass' which can be folded and fitted into one's pocket.  Some of the oldest items include fossils, terracotta beads and coins dating back to the 12th century AD. There is a huge collection of coins, envelopes and letterheads of various princely states. A fascinating item in the collection is an antique wooden carved bed, which is embellished with painted tiles and mirrors. The curator, Mr Sekhon, has an interesting tale to tell about when he accidentally found a newspaper behind the bed's mirror from pre-Independence India, which was filled with articles related to Bhagat Singh's hanging.

 

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Puneet Virk
Puneet is a research student at the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, and is especially fond of the history and culture of Punjab, the old architectural styles of buildings and the historical Gurudwaras. She runs her Instagram account heritage_heirloom_history to document items, buildings and photographs from the past.

Meeting Time

09:45 AM

Meeting point

Antique Museum Patiala, 2070A/5, Rajbaha Road, Sewak Colony

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Bus Stand, Patiala

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

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Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

  • Photography is not allowed in the museum.
  • No parking space is available near the museum, and the use of public transport is advised.
  • There is no entry fee.
  • There is no board outside the residence that houses the museum. But you may check the location on Google Maps or look for House no. 2070 A/5, Rajbaha Road. It is on the Bus Stand and Dukh Niwaran side of the 21 number Phatak. If approached from the Bus stand side of Rajbaha road, it is on the right-hand side of the road, hence a U-turn should be taken from the Phatak.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and carry drinking water.