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Getting There
Pakistan Maritime Museum is located at Habib Ibrahim Rehmatullah Road, Karsaz Faisal Cantonment, Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh. We can easily go there by car.
Timing For Visitors:
| Tuesday | 9am–10pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–10pm |
| Thursday | 9am–10pm |
| Friday | 9am–10pm |
| Saturday | 9am–11pm |
| Sunday | 9am–11pm |
| Monday | 9am–10pm |
What to Expect
The museum building is consist of three floors and has six galleries, one auditorium of 60 seats capacity, a library, an archive centre, a history cell and exhibits including vintage equipment, painting, dioramas and murals depicting maritime heritage and Pakistan Navy achievements on national level. In different galleries, computer interactive kiosks have been provided to the visitors for instant access to detailed information on displays.
The open air of the museum is a large expense of space which has been designed for entertainment, relaxation and amusement through public interaction. The lake is an essential element of the museum and generates an important maritime atmosphere within the premises.
History
Pakistan Maritime Museum was established to promote awareness about maritime heritage in general public. Displays of artifacts in open air, as well as inside the museum building is based on modern concept of presentation and interactive education. It updates the visitors about maritime history and gives detailed account of various aspects of national heritage.
The museum is spread over 18 acres of land. The museum has a main building, which covers an area of 50,000 sq ft and 15 acres of land around building is aesthetically landscaped with largest exhibits.
Facilities Available
Cafeteria, Auditorium, PN Central Library, Community Centre, History & Archive Centre, Lake, Play Area, Lawn/Parks and much more.
