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Lyallpur Museum

Coordinates: 31°25′18″N 73°05′01″E / 31.421772°N 73.083525°E / 31.421772; 73.083525
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Lyallpur Museum
Urdu: عجائب گھر فيصل آباد
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Established30 July 2011
LocationOpposite Zila Council
University Road
Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Coordinates31°25′18″N 73°05′01″E / 31.421772°N 73.083525°E / 31.421772; 73.083525
TypeRegional history museum about Sandalbar
Collection size7000+
Visitors60,000
CuratorZahid Iqbal
WebsiteOfficial website

Lyallpur Museum, located in Faisalabad, originally known Lyallpur until 1977, is a heritage museum dedicated to preserving the city's history and culture.[1] The government-established museum features 10 galleries that highlight the region's ancient and modern history.[2]

History

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It was established in 2011 by then Chief Minister Punjab, Mian Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif, following a proposal from Aamer Sarfraz.[3][4] It has a Board of Governors now headed by the Commissioner, Faisalabad Division.[5]

Galleries

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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

Location

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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.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Sarfraz, M Aamer (10 July 2017). "Is Lyallpur just a dream?". dailytimes.com.pk. Daily Times. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Lyallpur Museum". faisalabad.punjab.gov.pk. District Faisalabad, Government of the Punjab. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  3. ^ Rashid, Salman. "Big bonus for Faisalabad". jang.com.pk/thenews. The News International. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Body set up to collect artefacts for Lyallpur Museum". The Nation (newspaper). 29 August 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  5. ^ Lyallpur Museum Board of Governors constituted, The Business Recorder, Published 30 July 2011, Retrieved 27 October 2020
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