The historical Lahore Museum will undergo an important update project with an estimated cost of $ 8 million. Under the UNESCO master plan, the museum will be restored in its 1929 form. A digitalization study has already been completed, and the five -year -old restoration project aims to align the museum with the National and Local Cultural Heritage.
Located in Mall Road, Lahore, the museum was established in 1894 and is considered one of the largest museums in southern Asia. It houses almost 60,000 artifacts from the times of Gandhara, Mughal, Sikh and British, including rare sculptures, coins of various periods, carpentry, paintings and artifacts of Mughal, Sikh and British Rule.
Punjab Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered the provincial cabinet to approve the update plan. The main minister of Punjab, Maryam Aurangzeb, declared that the Lahore Museum will be updated in accordance with the UNESCO master plan, emphasizing its importance as a representation of the history, culture and heritage of the nation. He added that the museum will modernize to meet contemporary standards and become a center for local and international tourists. This initiative is expected to be a milestone in cultural development and economic stability.
The update plan includes making the roof waterproof from the museum’s roof, improving moisture and drainage capacity, and improving its internal environment, lighting, electrical system, fire safety and safety to modern standards. The project also implies the introduction of modern museography, the new designs of the gallery, the improved visitors services and the exhibition of all artifacts according to their historical and cultural importance.
The Lahore Museum authorities have developed short and long -term strategies for restoration. The building will be restored to its original form, and during the process, the museum will remain closed to visitors. Its 60,000 artifacts will be temporarily relocated to another location.
The sources revealed that the cultural service of Pakistan and international experts of Pakistan and international experts will provide technical assistance for the update project. The Cultural Service Aga Khan has previously helped in the restoration of several historical sites in Pakistan.
The former director of Archeology of Punjab, AFZAL Khan, welcomed the project, emphasizing its importance in the modernization of the museum with technologies and advanced systems. He pointed out that improvements in lighting and exhibition systems will improve the experience of visitors and increase their interest, which increases tourism. He added that if the project is implemented according to the guidelines of the Master Plan, it would be a significant achievement and greatly benefit future generations.
