{"id":62898,"date":"2019-07-15T10:53:41","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T10:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=62898"},"modified":"2020-03-03T05:32:25","modified_gmt":"2020-03-03T05:32:25","slug":"best-museums-karachi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/best-museums-karachi.html","title":{"rendered":"List of Karachi&#8217;s Top Museums"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>In the Post<\/strong><br>&#8211;<a href=\"#Mohatta-Palace-Museum\">Visiting Mohatta Palace Museum<\/a><br>&#8211;<a href=\"#Quaid-e-Azam-House-Residency\">Visiting Quaid-e-Azam House Museum<\/a><br>&#8211;<a href=\"#National-Museum-of-Pakistan\">Visiting National Museum of Pakistan<\/a><br>&#8211;<a href=\"#TDF-Ghar\">Visiting TDF Ghar<\/a><br>&#8211;<a href=\"#State-Bank-of-Pakistan-Museum\">Visiting State Bank of Pakistan Museum<\/a><br>&#8211;<a href=\"#Pakistan-Maritime-Museum\">Visiting Pakistan Maritime Museum<\/a><br>&#8211;<a href=\"#Pakistan-Air-Force-Museum\">Visiting PAF Museum<\/a><br>&#8211;<a href=\"#Sindh-Wildlife-Museum\">Visiting Sindh Wildlife Museum<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be it food, culture, sightseeing, or history; Karachi \u2013 an urban megalopolis in every sense of the word \u2013 offers the best of everything. Among the dozens of avenues dedicated to fun and entertainment, the city also hosts quite a few museums that detail Karachi\u2019s phenomenal development over two centuries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These museums in Karachi are as close to a time machine as you can get, so buckle up as these museums will take you on a&nbsp; journey through time and unravel the past as you\u2019ve never witnessed before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">List of the Best Museums in Karachi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve taken the liberty of compiling some of the best museums in the city of lights that every history buff should visit at least once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mohatta Palace Museum<\/li><li>Quaid-e-Azam House Museum<\/li><li>National Museum of Pakistan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/li><li>TDF Ghar<\/li><li>State Bank of Pakistan Museum<\/li><li>Pakistan Maritime Museum<\/li><li>PAF Museum<\/li><li>Sindh Wildlife Museum<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Mohatta-Palace-Museum\">Mohatta Palace Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-4-32-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Mohatta Palace in Karachi\" class=\"wp-image-62905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-4-32-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-4-32-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-4-32-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-4-32-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-4-32.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Mohatta Palace is one of the most fascinating museums in Karachi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally constructed as a luxurious residence in 1927 for Shiv Rattan Mohatta \u2013 a successful Marwari entrepreneur of the time \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/exploring-mohatta-palace-karachi.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mohatta Palace (opens in a new tab)\">Mohatta Palace<\/a> is one of the fascinating places to visit in Karachi. An Anglo-Mughal architectural touch is clearly visible from the design of this architectural masterpiece.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mohatta Palace Museum has a total number of 44 galleries where historical artefacts hailing from different regions of Pakistan are displayed. The museum also organises art exhibitions on a regular basis. The existence of the glorious stone statues adds to the magnificence of this place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address<\/strong>: 7 Hatim Alvi Road, Old Clifton, Block 5, Karachi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 11 am till 6 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ticket Price:<\/strong> PKR 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Quaid-e-Azam-House-Residency\">Quaid-e-Azam House Residency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-2-27-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Quaid-e-Azam House Museum is a popular antique building in Karachi\" class=\"wp-image-62903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-2-27-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-2-27-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-2-27-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-2-27-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-2-27.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Quaid-e-Azam House Museum is one of the most popular historic museums in Karachi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Standing proud right in the middle of Karachi\u2019s constant hustle and bustle, there stands a peaceful, more than a century-old yellow limestone structure known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/quaid-e-azam-house-museum.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Quaid-e-Azam House (opens in a new tab)\">Quaid-e-Azam House<\/a>. Also called the Flagstaff House, this beautiful building, located opposite the Avari Tower Hotel, was used by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah \u2013 the founder of Pakistan \u2013 as one of his residences.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors of this historic museum get a mega dose of surprise and a renewed sense of respect while sifting through an extensive collection of Muhammad Ali Jinnah\u2019s personal belongings. With beautiful stone carvings, circular balconies, and arched openings, Quaid-e-Azam House Museum is arguably one of the most beautiful museums in Karachi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Fatima Jinnah Road, Karachi Cantonment, Karachi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 9 am till 4 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ticket Price:<\/strong> Entry is free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"National-Museum-of-Pakistan-\">National Museum of Pakistan&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-5-25-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"National Museum of Pakistan\" class=\"wp-image-62906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-5-25-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-5-25-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-5-25-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-5-25-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-5-25.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>National Museum of Pakistan has historic artefacts and valuable pieces of art on display <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 1950 as a replacement of the defunct Victoria Museum, National Museum of Pakistan is dedicated to Islamic heritage, historical artefacts, and valuable pieces of art. It is one of the most popular museums in Karachi displaying the cultural history of Pakistan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is plenty to see and explore at the National Museum of Pakistan. The museum features 11 galleries including an exclusive Quran gallery that hosts a collection of around 300 antique copies of the sacred scripture. Other attractions at the museum include ancient artefacts, sculptures, political manuscripts, and miniature paintings dating to the Indus Valley and Gandhara Civilization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>Shahrah-e-Kemal Ataturk, Saddar, Karachi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 9 am till 5 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ticket Price:<\/strong> PKR 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"TDF-Ghar\">TDF Ghar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-1-26-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"TDF Ghar is one of Karachi's most recently built museums\" class=\"wp-image-62902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-1-26-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-1-26-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-1-26-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-1-26-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-1-26.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>TDF Ghar is a popular recreational spot and a museum in Karachi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking preservation of history and heritage of Karachi to the next level, The Dawood Foundation renovated the house in use of Hajiani Hanifa Bai during the 1930s and converted it into a museum now known as TDF Ghar. It is a recreational spot as well as a museum. The motive behind TDF Ghar is to promote the concept of informal learning places in Karachi.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Restored with original fixtures, \u2018The Living Room\u2019 of TDF Ghar has been converted into a fascinating museum with enthralling furniture and antique pieces. Along with a museum facility, this place also features an exhibition hall called the \u2018Numaish Hall\u2019, a training room, and rooftop views of Mazar-e-Quaid paired with the deliciousness of local cuisine served by Sehan Caf\u00e9. TDF Ghar can also be reserved for organising art exhibitions, film screenings, training sessions, and workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> M. A. Jinnah Rd, Soldier Bazaar, Amil Colony, Karachi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opening Hours<\/strong>: 10 am till 10 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ticket Price<\/strong>: PKR 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"State-Bank-of-Pakistan-Museum\">State Bank of Pakistan Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-7-6-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"State Bank of Pakistan Museum\" class=\"wp-image-62908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-7-6-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-7-6-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-7-6-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-7-6-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-7-6.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>State Bank of Pakistan Museum is purposed to provide information the evolution of monetary systems throughout history<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The place that once functioned as Imperial Bank of India now serves as a museum displaying priceless antique pieces of the subcontinent. Inaugurated in 2006, the purpose of the SBP Museum is to share knowledge and information about the evolution of monetary systems from ancient to modern times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors here can browse through the incredible monetary history of the world and discover interesting information about ancient currencies. Coins dating to the era of Alexander the Great and Gandhara period are also on display here. Besides coins\u2019 galleries, the museum also features currency and stamp galleries, which people can visit to discover amazing secrets about the paper-based currencies and stamps used as forms of money throughout history.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address<\/strong>: I.I Chundrigar Road, Lalazar, Karachi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opening Hours:<\/strong> 9.30 am till 5 pm (<em>Sundays Closed<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ticket Price:<\/strong> Entry is Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Pakistan-Maritime-Museum\">Pakistan Maritime Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-6-11-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Pakistan Maritime Museum is located at the Karsaz Road in Karachi\" class=\"wp-image-62907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-6-11-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-6-11-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-6-11-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-6-11-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-6-11.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Enthralling navy relics have been put on display at Pakistan Maritime Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitting along an artificial lake and lush green grassy lawns in the area of Karsaz, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/pakistan-maritime-museum-karachi.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Pakistan Maritime Museum<\/a> features six galleries and an auditorium. The museum is managed and operated by Pakistan\u2019s Naval Forces. Being of the most famous museums in Karachi, Pakistan Maritime Museum has enthralling navy relics on display that attract visitors of all ages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breguet Atlantic Aircraft, Daphne Class Submarine, PNS Mujahid (M164), and the minesweeper are probably the most attractive displays at Pakistan Maritime Museum. Spanning over 28 acres, this large open-air museum is one of the most exciting places to visit in Karachi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Pakistan Maritime Museum, Karsaz Road, Karachi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opening Hours<\/strong>: 9 am till 10 pm (<em>Hours may vary on weekends and holidays<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ticket Price:<\/strong> PKR 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Pakistan-Air-Force-Museum\">Pakistan Air Force Museum&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-3-29-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Pakistan Air Force Museum at Faisal Base Karachi\" class=\"wp-image-62904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-3-29-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-3-29-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-3-29-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-3-29-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/image-3-29.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Pakistan Air Force Museum is one of the most popular places to visit in Karachi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistan Air Force Museum, popularly shortened as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/taking-trip-pakistan-air-force-museum-karachi.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"PAF Museum (opens in a new tab)\">PAF Museum<\/a>, features all the famous aircraft and weapons used by Pakistan\u2019s Air Force. This museum is based on a hall and an open-air facility where radars, aircraft, and many other types of weapons are kept on display.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two most popular attractions on display at the PAF Museum are the Indian jet fighters captured in the 1965 war and Muhammad Ali Jinnah\u2019s Vicker aeroplane. Counted among the most famous museums in Karachi, World War history buffs can get up-close with the different models of fighter jets used during World War I and II. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address<\/strong>: PAF Base, Main Shahrah-e-Faisal Road, Karachi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opening Hours<\/strong>: 9 am till 9 pm (<em>Hours may vary on Fridays<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ticket Price: <\/strong>PKR 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Sindh-Wildlife-Museum\">Sindh Wildlife Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Sindh-Wildlife-Museum-B-02-03-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"the only wildlife museum in Sindh\" class=\"wp-image-83198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Sindh-Wildlife-Museum-B-02-03-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Sindh-Wildlife-Museum-B-02-03-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Sindh-Wildlife-Museum-B-02-03-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Sindh-Wildlife-Museum-B-02-03-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Sindh-Wildlife-Museum-B-02-03.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Sindh Wildlife Museum restored and opened to the public after almost three decades (Credits: FB\/KSG Official)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After a long wait of 29 years, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/sindh-wildlife-museum.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Sindh Wildlife Museum (opens in a new tab)\">Sindh Wildlife Museum<\/a> has been finally renovated and reopened for the public. The museum is located in the Freemasons Lodge Building, which was constructed in 1914 during the British Raj in Karachi. The renovation work on the museum was carried out in almost a year\u2019s time with a cost of PKR 1.6 million. The project was jointly funded by the provincial government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main objective of the Sindh Wildlife Museum is to preserve and portray the ecological diversity of Sindh as well as to educate the younger generations about flora and fauna of the region. The animal species kept on display in the Sindh Wildlife Museum include 322 local and migratory birds, 82 mammals and 107 reptiles native to the region. Furthermore, the museum also hosts a large library with extensive research material in the form of thousands of books and journals related to wildlife and their natural habitats.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>Deen Mohammad Wafai Road, Civil Lines, Frere Town, Karachi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening Hours: Monday to Friday (9 am till 5 pm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ticket Price:<\/strong> Free Entry for All <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from all these museums, the rich heritage of Karachi is also reflected through <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/government-offices-karachi.html\" target=\"_blank\">several government buildings<\/a> present in the city that are living proof of the architectural magnificence of the region, which has evolved with time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to read more informative posts about Karachi, then head over to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">Zameen Blog<\/a>. Also, subscribe to our e-newsletter and miss out on any of our exciting updates. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the Post&#8211;Visiting Mohatta Palace Museum&#8211;Visiting Quaid-e-Azam House Museum&#8211;Visiting National Museum of Pakistan&#8211;Visiting TDF Ghar&#8211;Visiting State Bank of Pakistan Museum&#8211;Visiting Pakistan Maritime Museum&#8211;Visiting PAF Museum&#8211;Visiting Sindh Wildlife Museum Be it food, culture, sightseeing, or history; Karachi \u2013 an urban megalopolis in every sense of the word \u2013 offers the best of everything. Among the dozens of avenues dedicated to fun and entertainment, the city also hosts quite a few museums that detail Karachi\u2019s phenomenal development over two centuries.&nbsp; These museums in Karachi are as close to a time machine as you can get, so buckle up as these museums will take you on a&nbsp; journey through time and unravel the past as you\u2019ve never witnessed before.&nbsp; List of the Best Museums in Karachi We\u2019ve taken the liberty of compiling some of the best museums in the city of lights that every history buff should visit at least once. Mohatta Palace Museum Quaid-e-Azam House Museum National Museum of Pakistan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TDF Ghar State Bank of Pakistan Museum Pakistan Maritime Museum PAF Museum Sindh Wildlife Museum Mohatta Palace Museum Originally constructed as a luxurious residence in 1927 for Shiv Rattan Mohatta \u2013 a successful Marwari entrepreneur of the time \u2013 Mohatta Palace is&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":82,"featured_media":62901,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11052],"tags":[29999,14210,29998,2233,26358,29988,29995,29989,29997,29996],"persona":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-62898","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-lifestyle","8":"tag-artefacts","9":"tag-history-of-pakistani-currency","10":"tag-karachi-old-museums","11":"tag-lifestyle","12":"tag-mohatta-palace","13":"tag-museums-in-karachi","14":"tag-national-museum-of-pakistan","15":"tag-paf-museum","16":"tag-pakitan-maritime-museum","17":"tag-tdf-ghar","18":"cat-11052-id"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Best Museums in Karachi: Location, Timings &amp; More! | Zameen Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"These museums in Karachi are a treasure-trove for history buffs. 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