International Mountain Museum, History museum in Pokhara, Nepal.
The International Mountain Museum in Pokhara is a history museum with three exhibition halls covering mountaineering expeditions, mountain ranges across the globe, and the geography of high-altitude regions. The displays document climbing achievements and the natural characteristics of these landscapes.
The museum was founded in 1973 and construction began in 1995, with official opening in 2004. It grew from a desire to document Nepal's mountain heritage and record climbing achievements from around the world.
The Mountain People Gallery displays the crafts, clothing, and tools of communities living in high-altitude regions around the world. Visitors can see how these groups adapted to mountain life and maintained their traditional skills across generations.
The museum is open daily and requires several hours to see all three exhibition halls thoroughly. Plan to spend time in each section, as the displays are spread throughout the building.
The museum houses a large-scale replica of Mount Manaslu that stands as one of its most striking features. The collection also includes preserved specimens of snow leopards native to Nepal's mountains, providing insight into the wildlife of the region.
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