The 10 Best Museums in Pakistan, Pakistan

March 25, 2022 Veronika Gaddis

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1. State Bank Museum

II Chundrigar Road, Karachi 74000 Pakistan +92 21 99221011 http://www.sbp.org.pk/museum/
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

State Bank Museum

Reviewed By Karachifood

Located in the Business district of Karachi, it is the only museum of its kind in Pakistan that offers an insight to creation of money, its printing, circulation, regulation of Pakistani Currency - the Rupee. It has in its display all notes that are or were in circulation including a vast collection of current and historic coins. History of the central Bank, pictures of its inauguration, speeches of the Quaid, original treaties, documents, manuscripts, details of Governors, and historical desks, rooms and artefacts including an original gold weighing scale, note sorter, etc are on display Commemorative coins issued by the State Bank are also on display. A separate section on stamps and original collection of the famous calligraphist Sadequain, who in early days worked for State bank are also on display in different galleries. A souvenir shop sells replicas of artefacts too. The building itself is impressive that was built before the creation of Pakistan and housed the Imperial Bank of India. It is a grotesque structure made in pink Jaisalmeer stone that was brought in from Rajasthan. It has a grand entrace and is open to all. A lot of students visit the place where they have conducted tours too. Though the building is located on the mani Chundrigar Road with large D shaped garden and grand driveway but entrance is from a security gate on the side Mumtaz Hasan Road.

ZVMG Rangoonwala Community Centre Plot # 4 & 5, K.D.A. Scheme -7, Block-4 Dhoraji Society, Karachi Pakistan +92 21 34948088 http://www.vmartgallery.org/
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VM Art Gallery

3. Army Museum

Amjad Chauhdry Road, Lahore 54000 Pakistan +92 321 5526654 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 53 reviews

Army Museum

Reviewed By omarseljouk - Lahore, Pakistan

Worth a visit. Beautiful presentation. History explained beautifully. A must visit place for teenagers and adults alike

4. TDF MagnifiScience Children's Studio

Floor 4th Dawood Centre, MT Khan Road, Karachi 74550 Pakistan +92 301 8221744 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/pg/TDFMagnifiScienceChildrensStudio/about/
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TDF MagnifiScience Children's Studio

What happens to the ball when you place it over a blower? How does Left Brain and Right Brain conflict? These are only some of the questions that you will find answers to when visiting TDF Studio. All objects within TDF Studio can be touched, explored, tested, researched, and inquired. TDF Studio will provide an inclusive environment where children from all backgrounds can play, learn, imagine, ask questions, explore and discover the wonders of science. Through hands-on science, problem-solving and fostering a love of learning through educational activities, TDF Studio hopes to enable the next generation of creative thinkers. TDF Studio encompasses various elements: Propulsion/Forces, Mathematics, Mind Games, Pre-Engineering, Tinkering Studio/Design Lab, Acoustic and Sound, Optical Illusion, Light, Energy. Each theme has various activities planned around its subjects such as interactive exhibits and educational games.

5. Lahore Museum

Lower Mall Road, Lahore Pakistan +92 322 8833561 http://lahoremuseum.org
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4.5 based on 210 reviews

Lahore Museum

Reviewed By arrufi - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

a must see place in Lahore is the Museum for those love to explore history. it has unique pieces of art from ghandara and budha time.

6. AL-Hammra Art Centre

Lahore Pakistan
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

AL-Hammra Art Centre

Reviewed By AliZma - Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

The centre is situated on Mall road in Lahore downtown. The centre has various halls for different functions and activities. It has a classic architecture designed by famous architect Nayyar Dada. There are some regular stage plays being held and anybody can watch by paying for ticket. There are books exhibition, arts & crafts exhibition and cultural shows being held. It has spacious gardens and halls.

7. Mohatta Palace Museum

7 Hatim Alvi Road Clifton, Karachi Pakistan +92 21 35837669 [email protected] http://www.mohattapalacemuseum.com/
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4.5 based on 217 reviews

Mohatta Palace Museum

The palace was used as the residence of Quid-e-Azam's sister, Fatima Jinnah until her death in 1967

Reviewed By SafJaff - Fort Worth, United States

Mohatta Palace takes you back to a royal time. We toured the palace and it was a great historical experience. Exhibits change every so often. There is a small gift shop inside as well! We also attended a private musical event (pre-Covid). The site is very well maintained.

8. Pakistan Monument Museum

Garden Avenue Shakarparian Hills, Islamabad Pakistan +92 331 5126422 http://vepakistan.com/st_location/pakistan/islamabad/
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4.5 based on 220 reviews

Pakistan Monument Museum

Reviewed By Abdul1moeed - Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

Beautiful and gorgeous place with so much national history. Sense of patriotism. Neat and clean. Beautiful location. Easy to get to. Cannot wait to be there again .

9. Lok Virsa Museum

Garden Avenue Shakarparian Hills, Islamabad 44000 Pakistan +92 51 9249209 http://www.lokvirsa.org.pk/
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4.5 based on 159 reviews

Lok Virsa Museum

Reviewed By amin8182 - Islamabad, Pakistan

If you are visiting Islamabad, visiting Lok Virsa Museum shall be a good experience. You will see cultural dresses, models of old houses, professions of old time and much more related to provinces of Pakistan. There you will also find sections of Central Asian States displaying their culture. The museum is located in an area where you can also find nearby couple of other visiting places like Science Museum, Monument and Shakarparian Park.

House 19, Street 10, F-8/3 Behind Shaheen Chemist, above Bank Alfalah, Islamabad 44000 Pakistan +92 51 2825738 [email protected] http://www.gallery6islamabad.com
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

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