Islamabad Folk Heritage Museum
Located at Shakarparian Park this is an effort of government to
bring the ethnology of Pakistan in shape of a museum. Folk Heritage museum ha
been recently re-done and is worth a visit. It features more than 25 large
galleries in four blocks linked through passages depicting different influences
on Pakistan culture eg Iran central Asia & Greeks
There are large halls dedicated to architecture, musical heritage,
textiles, romances, Sufi shrines and several other cultural themes. It has a
large collection of embroidered costumes, jewellery, woodwork, metalwork, block
printing, ivory and bone work on display. Lok Virsa also celebrates the national
events in a befitting manner with musical concerts, exhibitions and public film
shows on cultural heritage.
Indus Valley Gallery
What to See
The museum houses a wide array of cultural displays including traditional textiles, jewelry, musical instruments, household tools, wood carvings, pottery, and regional architecture models. It highlights the cultures of Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir.
Gallery Highlights
- Gandhara Buddhist artifacts and statues
- Colorful textile and embroidery exhibits from all provinces
- Musical instruments used in folk traditions
- Models of village houses and regional architecture
- Displays of Sufi shrines and spiritual poetry
- Truck art and handcrafted decorations
Timings and Entry
Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Closed: Mondays and Friday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Tickets: Rs. 250 for locals, Rs. 1500 for foreigners
Contact
Phone: +92-51-9249209
Address: Garden Avenue, Shakarparian Hills, Islamabad
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Things to Do in the Area
- Visit the Pakistan Monument just a few minutes’ walk away
- Explore the outdoor Lok Virsa Heritage Park
- Enjoy panoramic views from Shakarparian Viewpoint
- Attend cultural festivals like Lok Mela (when scheduled)
- Visit the nearby Pakistan Museum of Natural History
Nearby Attractions
- Pakistan Monument and Museum
- Saidpur Village
- Rawal Lake
- Daman-e-Koh & Margalla Hills
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Wall Hanging
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