Pakistan Museum of Natural History
پاکستان میوزیم آف نیچرل ہسٹری
A national natural history museum in Shakarparian, displaying Pakistan's fossils, minerals, and plant and animal specimens. It is well suited to family outings.
The Pakistan Museum of Natural History was founded in 1976. Its galleries cover earth sciences, animals, plants and fossils. Visitors can see reconstructions of fossils of ancient mammals such as Balochitherium, mineral ores and gemstones from across Pakistan, and specimens of mountain animals including the snow leopard and Marco Polo argali. The displays are rather traditional, but the content is rich, making it a good choice for families. Admission is cheap. It is on Garden Avenue, close to Lok Virsa Museum. Opening hours vary, so check on site.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–16:00 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Lok Virsa Heritage Museum
- Shakarparian
- Pakistan Monument
- Rawal Lake
- Saidpur Village
- Daman-e-Koh
- Faisal Mosque
- Lake View Park