Javed Manzil

Javed Manzil is a two-story colonial style building with a prominent portico entrance set on expansive grounds near Garhi Shahu Chowk. The house has been converted into a museum with nine exhibition galleries displaying materials connected to the philosopher's life and work.

The building was completed in 1935 and served as a private residence for many years. In 1961 the Pakistani government purchased it to convert the house into a national museum honoring Muhammad Iqbal.

The residence was home to philosopher Muhammad Iqbal and displays his personal possessions, handwritten notes, and photographs from his lifetime. The nine exhibition spaces give visitors a sense of how this important thinker lived and worked.

The museum sits on Allama Iqbal Road between the railway station and Garhi Shahu Chowk where several bus and taxi routes pass by. Allow yourself enough time to visit all nine galleries and move through the grounds at a comfortable pace.

The house was originally built with support from wealthy patrons of the time, reflecting its importance as a gathering place for intellectual circles. This connection to Lahore's intellectual life makes the building more than just a museum space.