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As the country’s oldest cultural institution, the Lahore Museum seeks to educate its visitors about Pakistan’s deep and diverse histories through its collection which spans the pre-historic period to the present day. The Lahore Museum’s mission is to conserve and promote Pakistan’s cultural, visual and material heritage.
The Lahore Museum’s majestic red-brick building stands on Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, previously known as the Mall Road. It opened its doors to the public in 1894 and was constructed in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, which is a blend of Mughal and British Colonial Architecture. The Lahore Museum’s permanent collection houses approximately 60,000 artefacts of historical, cultural and artistic value. These objects represent Pakistan’s ancient and contemporary heritage and is inclusive of Islamic, Buddhist, Sikh, Hindu and Jain histories. The museum presents to its visitors, works from its collection of Gandharan sculptures, Islamic decorative arts, miniature paintings and rare manuscripts. As well as Indus seals, ancient coins, ethnographic works and paintings from the Colonial and Modern period.
Currently, the Lahore Museum is actively engaged in community outreach through its exhibitions and public programming. To find out more about the Museum’s ongoing and latest activities, please visit our website regularly.
Tollinton Market located on the Mall Road, and was built in 1864 as the First Exhibition Hall in Punjab. In the 1920s the building was remodeled as a market and became known as Tollinton Market, named after H.P. Tollinton, the then Secretary of Punjab Government. It served as Lahore City Heritage Museum from 2008 to 2019 under the aegis of Lahore Museum. The said building has been handed over to National College of Arts for the initial period of 5 years commencing in 2019.
Directions / MapsQutab-ud-Din Aibak was the founder of Slave Dynasty (Khandan-e- Ghulaman). He was a successor of Shahab-ud-Din Ghor who died as result of fall from horse while playing Polo (Chaugan) in 1210 A.D. and buried in the area outside Lohari Gate now known as Anarkali Bazar.
Experience the history, culture and literature in the heart of Lahore at Pak Tea House. Established in 1940, Pak Tea House was central to city’s artistic and political life for decades. An impressive belt of legendary personalities including poets, writers, artists and politicians came and stayed here. It remains a local favourite to this day for its prime location, quaint ambience and simple menu.
This bazar is more than 200 years old and known as Anarkali due to a nearby tomb associated to Anarkali, a Mughal courtesan who is said to be bricked into her tomb alive. This bazar is divided into two sections: Old Anarkali and New Anarkali, one has a food street and the other is a shopping hub.
Urdu Bazar is among the oldest and biggest book markets in the Indian subcontinent. Its origins can be traced back to the Mughal era. You can find the rarest and newest collections of books here. It also serves as a wholesale market of stationary items.
The tomb of Data Ganj Baksh (Ali Hujwiri) is located in the Old City Lahore. It is considered one of the most sacred places in Lahore. Data Ganj Baksh was a renowned Sufi saint from Ghazni (Afghanistan), believed to have lived in 11th Century AD.
One of best historical places in Pakistan. A place which is itself a monument and it has a lot to tell about the history .You can find history especially of Gandhara and other local civilizations that used be in the subcontinent. History of Pakistan and important things like coins and stamps etc… Muhammad Huzaifa
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Lahore Museum's majestic red-brick building blends the old tradition of Mughal architecture. It stands out among the structures built in Lahore during the British period (1849-1947). This building is home to the country's largest and oldest collection of historical, cultural, and artistic… Raja Abdul Aziz
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Excellent Museum. Make this a stop on your visit. A very good museum with many wonderful artifacts. I recommend getting a guide to take you through the museum, otherwise the importance of many of the artifacts will be missed. Fabulous collection!
Kathleen RSalado, TX145 contributions
Be sure to visit Buddhists. There is a statue of Buddha fasting and it is said that this Buddha statue is nowhere else in the world.
Seung Phil LeeTourist
A most beautiful place. The building and the collections are breath taking. A very warm welcome also.
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