Museums & Galleries · Matlock
National Sikh Heritage Centre and Holocaust Museum
📍 DE23 8NW
Photo: nationalsikhmuseum.com
- Historic cannons on display with background information
- Art gallery of paintings and sculptures on Sikh history
- Genocide exhibitions covering 1984 and Jallianwala Bagh
- Model of the Golden Temple and Akal Takht
- Light arms including swords and shields on view
The National Sikh Heritage Centre and Holocaust Museum in Derby is a unique museum telling the story of the Sikh community and its contribution to British life. Inside you'll find historic cannons, an art gallery of paintings and sculptures, Punjab heritage items, Sikh Empire artefacts, and genocide exhibitions covering 1984 and the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. There's also a model of the Golden Temple and Akal Takht, light arms such as swords and shields, a reference library and a theatre with talks and audio-visual productions. It suits anyone wanting to learn about Anglo-Sikh history and heritage, with free admission seven days a week and group bookings available by appointment. For a stay nearby, Peartree station is just 0.3 miles away, and there are 58 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- 7 days a week, 10am to 3pm
- Booking
- Group visits by appointment
From the attraction's own website on 17 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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