National History Museum (Lahore)
نیشنل ہسٹری میوزیم | |
History museum | |
| Director | Awais Malik |
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| Curator | Citizens Archives Pakistan |
| Public transit access | Azadi Chowk Lahore Metrobus station |
| Website | national-history-museum-museum |
The National History Museum is a digital museum located in
The museum consists of five sections, displaying various aspects of the Pakistan Movement, and the cinema, music, and sport of Pakistan.[4]
History
On 29 January 2014, the Punjab government approved the renovation and landscaping of Minar-e-Pakistan and Circular Gardens area in the 28th meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party. The new park was to be known as the Greater Iqbal Park.[5] After several delays,[6] the first phase of the project was inaugurated on 17 December 2016 by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.[7]
The second phase involved the establishment of a national history museum at the northern end of the park. On 17 April 2018, Chief Minister of Punjab Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the museum.[8] The project was built in a period of 14 months at a cost of Rs. 300 million.[9] For the first few weeks, it hosted public school tours in partnership with the Punjab School Education Department.[1] It was opened for public on 1 July 2018.[3]
Collections
The museum's collections have been divided into five sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Pakistan's culture and history.
Hall-1
Hall-1 is devoted to the history of the
Hall-2
This section focuses on the Partition of India, and includes oral accounts of the people who migrated to Pakistan as a part of the largest mass migration in human history,[10] as well as a video display showing the communal riots of 1947.[4]
Hall-3
Hall-3 shows the major developments which took place in the nascent country, including the formation of the government and the armed forces. Dioramas of Wagah railway station and post-independence refugee camps are also present. Visitors can also observe the difficulties experienced by the migrants through a 3-D virtual reality display. A photo booth can also be used to take a photograph with the Quaid-e-Azam and other Founding Fathers.[4]
Hall-4
The popular culture of Pakistan is displayed in Hall-4, and encompasses Lollywood, the evolution of Pakistani music, and traditional handicrafts. Visitors can also watch clips from famous Pakistani films, and listen to classic songs.[4]
Hall-5
This section showcases the sports history of Pakistan. Portraits and busts of famous personalities of the country are also present.[4]
References
- ^ a b "In pictures: National History Museum prepares to open doors to public". DAWN.COM. 2018-05-12. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
- ^ "Public-private partnership: CAP to curate national history museum". The Express Tribune. 2016-08-13. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
- ^ a b Butt, Kiran (13 May 2018). "National History Museum opens to public on July 1". The News International. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
- ^ a b c d e f "New museum in Lahore brings Pakistan's history to life". The Express Tribune. 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
- ^ "'Greater Iqbal Park' among nine schemes approved". DAWN.COM. 2014-01-30. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ "Set for inauguration: For Greater Iqbal Park, another opening date". The Express Tribune. 2016-11-24. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ "Greater Iqbal Park to be inaugurated on December 17". The Express Tribune. 2016-12-14. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ "National History Museum opens at Greater Iqbal Park". Daily Times. 2018-04-17. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ Mehmood, Asif (2018-04-11). "National History Museum to present archival content". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
- ^ Bates, Dr Crispin (3 March 2011). "The Hidden Story of Partition and its Legacies". BBC. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
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