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Indian Air Force Heritage Centre

The Indian Air Force Heritage Centre in Chandigarh is India's first dedicated Air Force heritage centre. Opened in 2023 in the former Government Press building, its 17,000-square-foot visitor experience traces the service's history, missions, and technological development through vintage aircraft, aero-engines, weapons, models, murals, memorabilia, and interactive displays. Ticketed visitors can also explore flight simulation, augmented- and virtual-reality experiences, an audiovisual theatre, and a holographic theatre.

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Name
Indian Air Force Heritage Centre
Region
ASIA
Type
museum

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Description
The Indian Air Force Heritage Centre in Chandigarh is India's first dedicated Air Force heritage centre. Opened in 2023 in the former Government Press building, its 17,000-square-foot visitor experience traces the service's history, missions, and technological development through vintage aircraft, aero-engines, weapons, models, murals, memorabilia, and interactive displays. Ticketed visitors can also explore flight simulation, augmented- and virtual-reality experiences, an audiovisual theatre, and a holographic theatre.
Latitude
30.7394552
Location
Longitude
76.7911412
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
public

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Creation Time
July 30, 2026 at 03:42:21 UTC
Updated Time
July 30, 2026 at 03:42:21 UTC