Army Museum Lahore

Army Museum Lahore (Urdu: پاک فوج متحف لاہور‎) is a museum located in Lahore documenting the military history of the Pakistan Army.[1] Established in 2017, it is based on Lahore Cantonment land opposite Lahore Airport. The museum is Pakistan's second largest collection of military objects in the country. The collection highlights the Military history of Pakistan, from the 16th century Mughal Empire to the modern day Pakistan.[2]

Pakistan Army Museeum
پاک فوج متحف لاہور
Army Museum Lahore Yadgar Shuhada Memorial
Established17 August 2017
LocationLahore Cantonment, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Coordinates31.5320°N 74.3981°E / 31.5320; 74.3981
Websitepakarmy.museum.com

Establishment

Opened to general public on September 20, 2017, the museum has underwent complete re-haul ever since, and introduced sections from Mughal era to the more recent, Pakistan's War on Terrorism.[3] The museum houses detailed history of evolution of Pakistan Army. The Museum grounds also houses a war memorial to the fallen soldiers of IV Corps of the Pakistan Army.[4]

Army Museum Lahore displays arms and ammunition from the Mughal Era and all the way up to modern weapons. Detailed history of the evolution of the Pakistan Army is displayed in the museum building.[5]

References
  1. "Army Museum Lahore opened to public". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  2. "Army Museum Lahore opens doors to public (PICS & VIDEO)". Daily Pakistan Global. 2017-09-10. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  3. "Army Museum opens doors to public in Lahore". The Express Tribune. 2017-09-10. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
  4. Staff Reporter (2015-09-07). "Shahbaz Sharif participated in special function at Yadgar-e-Shuhada". Lahore News, political scandals, scams, Entertainment, Sports, Lahore history, Lahore police and infotainment portal. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
  5. "Army Museum Lahore opens for general public - Pakistan". Dunya News. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
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