About Faqir Khana Museum

It is inside the Bhatti Gate that there is a small mansion with the Faqir Khana Museum within it. The Faqir Khana Museum essentially houses in it the various relics of the Faqir family. The Faqir family are the ones who have been living in Lahore since the 18th Century. The wonderful thing about the collection at the Faqir Khana Museum is that it also happens to be the largest private collection in South Asia. The museum boasts over 13,000 pieces of art. You see, the head of the Lahore branch of the family used to be a fakir i.e. a Muslim ascetic from the regions of Bukhara. Even in the court of the Sikh ruler, Ranjit Singh, the three sons of the Faqir achieved a lot of prominence in spite of the fact that they were Muslims. In the court of the king, one son helped out as the royal physician, the second was sanctioned as the foreign minister and the third a finance minister.

Must See

  • Carpets from the royal courts
  • Armory of Sikh weapons
  • Early Qurans
  • Relics of the Prophet Mohammed

How to reach

It can be reached using a cab or car via Lahore – Kasur Rd.

Cab Fare: 331 to 451 PKR

Tips

  • In order to see you need to call the curator in advance as it is a private collection
  • Admission is free
  • Photography is not permitted
  • Take your shoes off before entering
  • Do not touch the items on display
  • Bags will be checked on entry and exit
  • Strollers are not allowed inside
  • Wheelchair assistance is provided

Visit Time

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

None

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Smoke 14.97°C

 

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