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Lok Virsa Museum, Islamabad

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Discover Pakistan's rich cultural heritage at Lok Virsa Museum, from early Pakistan culture to the glorious Mughal dynasty and the contemporary struggles of the modern nation. The mannequins portraying everyday life for ordinary families feel realistic and vividly tell each story. Wander among additional displays of pottery, pictures, statues, fine jewelry, and embroidered costumes. Learn more about traditional Pakistani architecture with exhibits of fresco, marble inlay, and mirror work, as well as intricate tiles and mosaics. Plan a Islamabad trip in moments using our itinerary builder.
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Lok Virsa Museum reviews

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  • This is such a well-maintained museum that takes you on a tour of Pakistan through the years, all while highlighting the different cultures by state (province) in the country as well. You get to see.....  more
    This is such a well-maintained museum that takes you on a tour of Pakistan through the years, all while highlighting the different cultures by state (province) in the country as well. You get to see.....  more »
  • Paid pkr500 per person for entry to this Museum , you can see the culture and history from different part of states , cities of Pakistan from this Museum and also some other countries too . There’s.....  more
    Paid pkr500 per person for entry to this Museum , you can see the culture and history from different part of states , cities of Pakistan from this Museum and also some other countries too . There’s.....  more »
  • This was by far the hidden surprise of our visit to Islamabad. It was very well kept and the descriptions of the various displays were very informative. Different regions, ethnicities and... 
    This was by far the hidden surprise of our visit to Islamabad. It was very well kept and the descriptions of the various displays were very informative. Different regions, ethnicities and...  more »
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  • It's a great effort to show not only the culture and traditional arts and crafts of Pakistan but is the surrounding countries as well. Very well thought out and planned. It was well maintained as well. A great place to take your kids and especially your foreign friends to show them all of Pakistan under one roof. Although there is still room for improvement (there always is) I'm giving it a 5 star rating because it's refreshing to see something like this in Pakistan!
  • If you want to know about the different cultures of Pakistan as well as those who have immigrated here, you definitely have to visit. The place is clean and a nice path is set out for you as a viewer to see every part of the museum. Would love to see the artefacts in somewhat better lighting though. There are shops in the vicinity for souvenirs which are also a great addition to the place. Thanks for reading. I hope you will get something helpful ☺️
  • If you want to know about the different cultures of Pakistan as well of those who have immigrated here, this place is a must visit. The place is clean and a nice path is set out for you as a viewer to see every part of the museum. Would love to see the artefacts in somewhat better lighting though. There are shops in the vicinity for souvenirs which are also a great addition to the place.
  • Nice museum, containing of very diverse scenes in which you can see how people used to live, work, create art, sail, herd their cattle or just enjoy themselves. It isn't big but take your time to read the explaining signs and take your time to watch the detailed scenes. Outside you'll find shops with authentic, handcrafted hats, bowls and other artefacts. Worth a visit!
  • Visited 4 years ago. Great experience there. You can taste multiple cultures, customs, history with visual depiction. Pakistan History, Famous personalities, Incidents, Iconic moments are depicted there. In short, a comprehensive package of Pakistan.

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