City Museum, Peshawar

#19 among attractions in Peshawar

Museum, History museum, Art museum

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City Museum was established on an archaeological site of Gorkhatri, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The museum was inaugurated on 23 March 2006 by Akram Khan Durrani the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The museum consists of three galleries: archaeological, ethnological, and antiquities. The latter is the most recent addition, for the exhibition of the antiquities of the British time which provides detailed information about archaeological and ethnological profile of Peshawar. ()

Established: 2006 (18 years ago)Coordinates: 34°0'28"N, 71°34'46"E

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City Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peshawar Museum, Gorkhatri, Bala Hisar Fort, St. John Vianney's Church.

1.2 miW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Peshawar Museum, Peshawar
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling city of Peshawar, Pakistan, lies a treasure trove of history and culture: the Peshawar Museum. This prominent institution is a sanctuary for those eager to delve into the region's rich heritage, housing an extensive collection that...
~730 ftNE
Archaeological site
Gorkhatri, Peshawar
4 min walk • Gorkhatri, situated in the heart of the historic city of Peshawar in Pakistan, is one of the country's more valuable archaeological treasures, with a history that spans centuries. This ancient complex, which now holds an important place in the urban fabric of Peshawar...
0.7 miNW
Archaeological site
Bala Hisar Fort, Peshawar
17 min walk • Perched atop a hill in the ancient city of Peshawar, Pakistan, the historic Bala Hisar Fort stands as a testament to the region's storied past. This formidable archaeological site has been a sentinel overlooking the Khyber Pass and has played a pivotal role in the...
0.5 miSW
Church
St. John Vianney's Church, Peshawar
12 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Peshawar, Pakistan, St. John Vianney's Church stands as a beacon of faith and history. This Catholic church, dedicated to Saint John Vianney, is a testament to the resilience and diversity of the religious communities in the region.
0.7 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Mosque
Mahabat Khan Mosque, Peshawar
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Peshawar, the Mahabat Khan Mosque stands as a testament to the architectural grandeur and spiritual heritage of the Mughal era. Constructed in the 17th century, during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan, this mosque is named after the Mughal...
~1340 ftNW
Tower
Cunningham Clock Tower, Peshawar
7 min walk • The Cunningham Clock Tower is an enduring landmark in the heart of Peshawar, Pakistan. This prominent structure, standing with historical dignity, was erected in 1900 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria's reign.
0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Qissa Khwani Bazaar, Peshawar
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Peshawar, Pakistan, lies the historic Qissa Khwani Bazaar, a bustling marketplace that whispers tales of bygone eras. This traditional bazaar, whose name translates to "The Market of Storytellers," has been a hub of commerce...
0.9 miSE
Pagoda
Kanishka Stupa, Peshawar
24 min walk • The Kanishka Stupa was a monumental stupa established by the Kushan king Kanishka during the 2nd century CE in today's Shaji-ki-Dheri on the outskirts of Peshawar, Pakistan.
0.5 miW
Mosque
Qasim Ali Khan Mosque, Peshawar
13 min walk • The Qasim Ali Khan Mosque; is a 17th-century mosque in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Located in Qissa Khwani Bazaar, Mohallah Baqir Shah. The mosque was built during Emperor Aurangzeb's reign, by Qasim Ali Khan, a news writer and administrator in the government of Kabul.
0.8 miS
Park
Wazir Bagh, Peshawar
22 min walk • Wazir Bagh is an 18th century garden in Peshawar, Pakistan.
0.9 miNW
Park
Shahi Bagh, Peshawar
24 min walk • Shahi Bagh is one of the oldest and largest gardens in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. It is a Mughal-era park located in the Peshawar city near the Arbab Niaz Stadium and has been a hub for political meetings, literary and social gatherings in the city.

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Which popular attractions are close to City Museum?

Nearby attractions include Gorkhatri, Peshawar (4 min walk), Cunningham Clock Tower, Peshawar (7 min walk), St. John Vianney's Church, Peshawar (12 min walk), Qasim Ali Khan Mosque, Peshawar (13 min walk).

How to get to City Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to City Museum:

Bus

Hashtnagri Station (14 min walk)
Malik Saad Shaheed Station (15 min walk)

Train

Peshawar City (21 min walk)