Rural Museum, Ludhiana, Punjab India

Rural Museum was inaugurated by Khushwant Singh on April 26, 1974. It is situated in The Punjab Agriculture University Campus. The museum poignantly depicts the rural life of the Punjabis and displays the Punjabi culture at its best. There is a 100-yard long path, flanked by water channels on both the sides. This leads to the finely carved doors of the museum at the entrance. Its interior is divided into a number of sections.

The museum has a collection of Harappan pottery and coins, house-hold equipments like grain storage bins, equipments for spinning and weaving, musical instruments like Dholak (drum), Sitar, Sarangi, Tamba and Algoza. The museum also displays typical Punjabi dress, jewelry and Punjabi juttis. It contains a rich collection of traditional handicrafts and artistic collection. It is open on all working days, from 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm.