Lok Virsa Museum, Islamabad
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Facts and practical information
Heritage Museum, also known as Lok Virsa Museum is a museum administered and managed by Lok Virsa - National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage. It is a museum of history and culture in Islamabad, Pakistan, located on the Shakarparian Hills showcasing the living cultures of Pakistan. The museum opened in 1974 and became an autonomous institute in 2002 following the Lok Virsa Legal Status Ordinance, 2002. The museum consists of several buildings as well as an outdoor museum which can accommodate up to 3000 visitors. ()
Getting there by public transportation
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- Calculate routeDaewoo express 21 min walk
- Calculate routeMetro Bus Terminal Faiz Ahmed Faiz 23 min walk
- Calculate routeMetro bus station, Kashmir Highway 26 min walk
- Calculate routeMetro station khyban-e-johar 28 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Lok Virsa Museum?
Nearby attractions include Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Islamabad (16 min walk), Pakistan Monument, Islamabad (18 min walk), Zero Point Interchange, Islamabad (19 min walk), Shakarparian, Islamabad (21 min walk).
How to get to Lok Virsa Museum by public transport?
The nearest stations to Lok Virsa Museum:
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- Daewoo express (21 min walk)
- Metro Bus Terminal Faiz Ahmed Faiz (23 min walk)
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