The Historical Lahore Museum is expected to undergo a major cropping project with an estimated cost of $ 8 million. As part of the UNESCO master plan, the museum will be restored to its 1929 form. A digitization study is already over and the five -year restoration project aims to align the museum with the national and local cultural heritage.
Located on Mall Road, Lahore, the museum was created in 1894 and was considered one of the greatest museums in South Asia. It houses nearly 60,000 artefacts from the Gandhara, Mughal, Sikh and British eras, including rare sculptures, pieces of various periods, woodwork, paintings and artifacts of Moghole, Sikh and British domination.
The chief minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, asked the provincial office to approve the upgrade plan. The Higher Minister of Punjab, Maryam Aurangzeb, said that the Lahore museum will be improved according to the UNESCO master plan, stressing its importance as a representation of the history, culture and heritage of the nation. She added that the museum will be modernized to meet contemporary standards and become a hub for local and international tourists. This initiative should be an important step in cultural development and economic stability.
The upgrade plan includes strengthening the museum roof roof, improving humidity and drainage capacity and upgrading of its internal environment, lighting, electrical system, safety Fire and security with modern standards. The project also involves the introduction of modern musoography, designs of new galleries, improved visitors services and the presentation of each artifact according to its historical and cultural meaning.
The authorities of the Lahore Museum have developed short and long -term strategies for catering. The building will be restored in its original form, and during the process, the museum will remain closed to visitors. Its 60,000 artifacts will be temporarily moved to another place.
Sources have revealed that technical assistance for the upgrade project will be provided by the cultural service of Aga Khan Pakistan and international experts. The cultural service of Aga Khan has already contributed to the restoration of several historic sites in Pakistan.
The former director of archeology of Punjab, Afzal Khan, praised the project, stressing its importance in the modernization of the museum with advanced technologies and systems. He noted that improvements in lighting and display systems will improve the experience of visitors and increase their interest, which ultimately stimulates tourism. He added that if the project is implemented in accordance with the directives of the master plan, it would be an important achievement and would greatly benefit future generations.
