National Art Gallery, Pakistan, Art museum in Islamabad, Pakistan.
The National Art Gallery contains 14 exhibition spaces across four floors, featuring Pakistani paintings, sculptures, prints, calligraphy, and traditional textiles.
The gallery opened its doors in August 2007 after a nationwide architectural competition in 1989 selected the modernistic brick cube design.
The permanent collection displays works from notable Pakistani artists including Sadequain, Ahmed Parvez, and Anna Molka Ahmed dating back to the 18th century.
Located opposite the Parliament building, the gallery provides guided tours, an auditorium for 400 people, and a specialized art library.
The facility includes laboratories for art conservation, workshop areas, and an open-air theatre for cultural performances.
Location: Islamabad
Inception: August 2007
Website: http://pnca.org.pk
GPS coordinates: 33.73050,73.09100
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:03
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.
Parliament of Pakistan
554 m
Faisal Mosque
5 km
Pakistan Monument
4.6 km
National Library of Pakistan
1.1 km
Prime Minister's Secretariat
1 km
Islamabad National University
854 m
Aiwan-e-Sadr
702 m
Rawal Lake
4.5 km
Lok Virsa;Heritage Museum
5 km
Pir Sohawa
4.1 km
Islamabad Zoo
3 km
Shakarparian
4.7 km
Swearing-in ceremony of Imran Khan
705 m
Supreme Court of Pakistan Building
762 m
Parliament House, Islamabad
515 m
Pakistan Museum of Natural History
5.1 km
Pakistan Secretariat
647 m
Islamabad Stock Exchange Tower
3.7 km
Supreme Court of Pakistan library
1 km
Saudi-Pak Tower
2.7 km
Rose and Jasmine Garden
3.2 km
Lake View Park
4.4 km
Daman-e-Koh
3.4 km
Pakistan Monument Museum
4.7 km
Gurdwara in Saidpur, Islamabad
2.7 km
Hindu Temple in Saidpur, Islamabad
2.6 km
Trail 5 Margalla Hills
1.6 km
Village gate of Saidpur, Islamabad
2.5 kmReviews
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