Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum is one of tourist attraction is situated on GT Road, Ludhiana – Amritsar Highway (NH-1), about 5 KM from Ludhiana Railway Station covers an area of 4 acres. The foundation of this museum was laid in 1990. The museum was planned with an intention to create general awareness about the defense services. It's role is not only to protect the country but also to increase the bond of national integration and unity. This museum was established in 1999 by the Government of Punjab at an International standard in order to honor the courageous soldiers .

A huge statue of maharaja Ranjit singh sitting very proudly and magnificently on a throne can be seen at the entrance of the museum and on the left and right side of the statue we can see tanks, apec car, anti-aircraft gun, car scout and an old sukhoi fighter aircraft, along with a massive model of the ins vikrant .By climbing several steps we can reach the entrance hall and on its right side a row of photographs of the Paramvir Chakra, Mahavir Chakra and Vir Chakra award holders of Punjab are fixed and on its left side a row of the photographs of the generals, admirals, and air chief marshals of Punjab are fixed. The museum have 12 Galleries like Ancient History Gallery, Post Independence History Gallery, War Hero’s Gallery, Costume Gallery, Library, Kargil Gallery, Signal and Medical Corps Gallery, Air Force and Navy Gallery, Sound & Light Show hall, Audio Visual Theatre, Main Foyer etc. and also have 2 beautiful lawns where War trophies of Army, Navy & Air force are displayed.

In the Air Force and Navy Gallery we can see the exhibits of the various uniforms of the Indian army; air force and navy of the British era and also depicts the different stripes, medals and ranks won by the officials. War Hero’s Gallery exhibits the photographs and busts of Punjab’s army men who succeeds in the three wars in 1948,‘65, and ‘71. The six bust that stand in the gallery are of officers who had received Victoria Cross. In the light and sound hall regular shows are conducted through the effects of light and sound. These shows describes the courageous stories of Punjabi soldiers in the war of independence . Kargil Gallery displays the complete description of Kargil war. It describes the brief history of Kargil, Maskhoh Valley, Darass, Batalic and Kaksar area with map and huge blow up showing the true scene of war. It also exhibits a Diorama of Operation Vijay and also have a rotating transilate,which depicts the photographs of bravery awardees. A touch figure Multi-Media Kiosk has also been installed in this gallery for detailed information .

Historic Gallery Gallery displays Diorama of 1st and 2nd battles of Panipat and Battle of Aliwal (Anglo Sikh War) and Blowups of Rama Ravna Yudh, Alexander and Porus, Maharaja Sher singh and Sardar Baghel Singh along with their great warriors. The Gallery is equipped with photographs of Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, Nawab Kapur Singh, Talking Soldiers of Krishna, Gupta, Mughal and Sikh era. Muti-Media kiosks have been installed for detailed information.