Lok Virsa;Heritage Museum

Lok Virsa Museum is a national museum in Islamabad displaying traditional handicrafts, costumes, textiles, and musical instruments from Pakistan's different regions. The building itself demonstrates traditional construction methods, with walls built using age-old techniques from village house construction.

The museum was founded in 1974 and received autonomous status in 2002 through legal ordinance. The current facilities opened officially in 2004, significantly expanding what visitors could experience.

The exhibition halls display handicrafts and clothing from different Pakistani regions, showing how people in various areas lived and worked. You see everyday objects, folk art, and traditional crafts that are still used in villages and communities today.

The museum is easy to reach and can accommodate many visitors at once, making for a relaxed experience. It is best to visit in the morning or afternoon when it is less crowded.

The museum walls use traditional plastering techniques, mixing straw with mud just like village house construction. This building approach is not just a detail but shows how locally available materials are used thoughtfully.

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: December 6, 2025 16:02