Spend the Day Sightseeing at These World-class Museums in Lahore

Lahore is the cultural capital of Pakistan which is home to a number of excellent museums, teaching you all about this city and country and showcasing everything from art masterpieces to centuries old artefacts and documents. Traveasy offers great value tickets to Lahore from the UK, so if you’re a culture enthusiast looking for somewhere to travel, then you can add this enriching city to your list. Read on to find out about Lahore’s top museums and what they have to offer.

Army Museum

Lahore’s Army Museum is a recently opened attraction that is dedicated to Pakistan’s heritage, with various areas to explore, including the Rebirth of a Nation, the Shahada Corner, the Quaid and Armed Forces, Nishan-e-Haider Gallery, Kashmir Corner, the Life at Highest Battlefield at Siachen, Nation Building Efforts, Pakistan’s contributions in United Nations and White of the Flag. The museum displays a collection of weaponry, sculptures and aviation vehicles throughout these themed exhibits that are related to Pakistan’s military history.

Lahore Museum

This is the oldest and most iconic museum in the city, introducing you to Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage through a selection of educational programmes and exhibitions with artworks and artefacts. Items to admire here include ancient coins, rare manuscripts, paintings, old postage stamps, sculptures and pottery. Lahore Museum is also home to a library and the famed Fasting Buddha statue, and the building that it’s set in is simply stunning, with Mughal style architecture.

Fakir Khana Museum

The Fakir Khana Museum is a private museum owned by Lahore’s famous Fakir family, who have taken residence in the city since the 18th century throughout several generations. The captivating museum is set in a small old mansion and displays thousands of art pieces and artefacts, including ancient weaponry, rare paintings, clothes which have been worn by Mughal emperors, jewellery and original manuscripts of the Quran. This museum is visited by appointment only, so you’ll need to book your slot in advance.

Chughtai Museum

This fascinating museum is dedicated to Abdur Rahman Chughtai, one of greatest and most famous painters in Pakistan who developed a distinct form of painting style that was influenced by both Mughal-era and Islamic art. This is the location where Chughtai was awarded with his qualifications in Islamic Art, and now displays a large number of pencil sketches, watercolour paintings, postage stamps and Pakistani coins that were designed by him.

Alama Iqbal Museum

Alama Iqbal Museum is the former residence of renowned Pakistani poet and philosopher Muhammad Iqbal, and has been converted into a museum, introducing you to his life and his work. The museum is set in a pristine white colonial-era building, which was completed in 1935. Items displayed at Alama Iqbal Museum include preserved belongings of the famed poet such as clothes, furniture, handwritten documents, photographs, letters, certificates and awards, and there’s also a library and art galleries throughout.

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