Heritage Museum, also known as Lok Virsa Museum is a museum administered and managed by Lok Virsa – National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage. It is a museum of history and culture in Islamabad, Pakistan, located on the Shakarparian Hills showcasing the living cultures of Pakistan. The museum opened in 1974 and became an autonomous institute in 2002 following the Lok Virsa Legal Status Ordinance, 2002. The museum consists of several buildings as well as an outdoor museum which can accommodate up to 3000 visitors.
Most museum in Pakistan are archaeological which are a throwback from colonial times. The Heritage Museum is the first state museum of ethnology in Pakistan which presents the history and living traditions of the people of Pakistan both from the mainstream and the remotest regions of the country. The location of this landmark achievement at Islamabad enriches the federal capital and adds to its attractions.
The museum has a covered area of 60,000 sq. ft. featuring exhibit halls, making it the largest museum in Pakistan. This is a museum for the people of Pakistan, who are the real bearers of our cultural traditions, which make Pakistan truly great.
Ticket Prices:
Local Adults = 50rs
Students = 20rs
Foreigners = 800rs
Free for children under 7 years of age
Timings:
Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 7pm without any break
Friday: 10am to 7pm with 1pm to 2pm Break
Monday Closed
Location
| Garden Avenue, Shakarparian Rd, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan |
| https://lokvirsa.org.pk/heritage-museum/ |
| +92-51-9249209 |
| info@lokvirsa.org.pk |