Lyallpur Museum is a heritage museum in Faisalabad, Pakistan ( the old and original name for the city of Faisalabad is Lyallpur). It has 10 galleries which show the ancient and modern history and culture of Lyallpur/Faisalabad.

History

It was established in 2011 by then Chief Minister Punjab, Mian Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif, following a proposal from Aamer Sarfraz. It has a Board of Governors now headed by the Commissioner, Faisalabad Division.

Lyallpur Museum

Galleries

The ten galleries are: Orientation Gallery Sandal Bar Gallery Regional Heritage Archaeological Gallery Muslim to Sikh Period Gallery Chenab Colony Gallery Lyallpur Gallery Thought and Act Gallery Social Beauty Gallery Textile Gallery Pakistan Movement Gallery

Lyallpur Museum

Location

Lyallpur Museum is located on University Road in front of Faisalabad District Council and close to District courts. Car access is from either Katchehry Bazaar or the University of Agriculture (Faisalabad) Main Campus. The public transport system also provides access to Lyallpur Museum.

Lyallpur Museum

See also

List of museums in Pakistan

References

External links

Official website of Lyallpur Museum

Lyallpur Museum on YouTube

Museums in Punjab, Pakistan

Culture in Faisalabad

Buildings and structures in Faisalabad

Tourist attractions in Faisalabad

Museums established in 2011

2011 establishments in Pakistan