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Lok Virsa Museum

Garden Avenue | Shakarparian Hills, Islamabad, Pakistan
Ranked #3 of 16 attractions in Islamabad
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Museums
Most recent review
- 13 May 2012
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Islamabad, Pakistan
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

not much to see but a good place to pass some extra time! helps that they have AC! More

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Lahore
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21 reviews 21 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

I was not expecting it to be this good. The museum presents a comprehensive overview of all PK regions along with continuously running videos showing live action from those regions. A very good effort in building this up and a must go place. Thumbs up for Lok Virsa.. More

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Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

I was not expecting it to be this elaborate. It has a lot of displays which will need at least 2 hours. It has various items like pottery, cultural goods, traditional countryside depictions and goods. It is actually very well organized and quite impressive. More

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Lahore
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49 reviews 49 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Its a good museum, its situated on the shakarparian road Islamabad. Its very informative for historians and for normal public there are Video clips played on television screens on a concerned topics, so its very interactive as well. More

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Washington, DC
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56 reviews 56 reviews
82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Many people who travel to Islamabad do not take the time to go to this well displayed ethnographic museum. It is really well done with many excellent displays of art and culture drawn from the different areas and influences within Pakistan. It is a must see. More

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Lahore
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44 reviews 44 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

if you want an overview of rural culture, dress code and economy of all areas of Pakistan, this is must to do .. museum is fully air conditioned, surrounded by many lush grean gardens place is extremly peaceful and perfect for day visits More

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Ottawa, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

A museum that shows the history and the many civilizations of pakistan has to offer More

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islamabad
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22 reviews 22 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

Everthing about the place is charming. The natural beauty of the surroundings, the art work presented and displayed are beautiful. It takes a very festive look when they have exhibitions and festivals. More

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Lancashire, England
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19 reviews 19 reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

We thought twice about going here but were really glad we went in the end. It's a placce dedicated to Pakistan's heritage. There are some stalls near the entrance with mostly paintings and things, and then there is the Heritage Museum. It's only 50R to get in the Museum but it is money wellspent. You are taken on a tour... More

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toronto
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11 reviews 11 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

We like the way it is organize, some of the presentations about the history and culture are really a good effort. there might be some questions about the content of the recent history as this is based on the official view of the history. Ther performers at the gate are awseome. More

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