Lok Virsa Museum, a treasure trove of Pakistani cultural heritage, showcases traditional arts, crafts, and folk music in a beautifully restored haveli.
Currency
PKR (Rs)
Best time to visit
October to March
Languages
Urdu · Punjabi · Sindhi · Pashto
Coordinates
33.722°, 73.086°
Key facts
1The museum houses over 50,000 artifacts, including textiles, pottery, and musical instruments
2It features a library with a collection of over 10,000 books on Pakistani culture and heritage
3The museum complex includes a traditional Pakistani village, complete with mud houses and a mosque
Timeline
1958: The museum was established as the National Folk Heritage Museum
1975: Renamed as Lok Virsa Museum to reflect its focus on folk culture
2000: The museum was shifted to its current location in Islamabad