Taxila Museum

The Taxila Museum displays 4000 artifacts, including stone sculptures, pottery, coins, and jewelry from the Gandhara civilization between 600 BCE and 500 CE.

Founded in 1918 by Lord Chelmsford, the museum houses discoveries from extensive excavations of ancient Buddhist stupas, monasteries, and Greek temples in the region.

The galleries present religious representations from Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism through stone carvings, stucco sculptures, and ceremonial objects from multiple periods.

Entrance fees are set at 500 rupees for international visitors, 20 rupees for Pakistani adults, and 10 rupees for children under twelve years old.

The numismatic collection contains coins from the Indo-Greek period through the late Kushans, documenting the economic transitions of ancient Taxila.

Location: Taxila

Inception: 1918

GPS coordinates: 33.74643,72.81723

Latest update: May 12, 2025 10:33