Lok Virsa;Heritage Museum, National museum in Islamabad, Pakistan
The Lok Virsa Museum covers 60,000 square feet of exhibition space, displaying traditional crafts, costumes, textiles, and musical instruments from Pakistan's regions.
Established in 1974, the museum received autonomous status in 2002 through a legal ordinance and officially opened its current facilities in 2004.
The exhibition halls present artifacts from different Pakistani provinces, featuring traditional household items, folk art, handicrafts, and regional clothing collections.
The museum operates from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM, with space for 3,000 visitors in its outdoor amphitheater.
The museum walls incorporate traditional rural plastering techniques, mixing straw with mud in the same manner as village house construction.
Operator: National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-20:00
Website: https://lokvirsa.org.pk
GPS coordinates: 33.68856,73.07263
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:58
Islamabad offers numerous subjects for photographers. Faisal Mosque sits against the Margalla Hills, combining religious architecture with landscape. The Pakistan Monument displays modern design, while Daman-e-Koh provides an elevated view over the city. Public parks demonstrate the capital's green spaces. Saidpur Village preserves traditional buildings and crafts. Rawal Lake and the Shakarparian Hills offer nature photography with water and mountains. The city's shopping centers and streets show contemporary Pakistan. Each location presents different aspects of the planned capital.
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