Museum
Pakistan Army Museum
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The Pakistan Army Museum in Rawalpindi preserves the Pakistan Army's past through relics and pictures. It is one of the largest museums in Pakistan, displaying arms and ammunition from the Mughal Era to modern weapons. You can see rare pieces of old-time arms and uniforms, as well as surviving Sherman tanks.
Don't miss
- Surviving Sherman tanks on display
- Arms and ammunition from the Mughal Era to modern weapons
- Galleries covering the Kashmir War, Indo-Pakistan War 1965, and the 1971 war
- A gallery dedicated to the global war on terrorism and anti-terrorism operations in tribal areas
- Nishan-i-Haider gallery honoring Pakistan's highest military award
- Galleries on the evolution of small arms and military uniforms
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Pakistan Army Museum
You can visit Pakistan Army Museum on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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Know before you go
- The museum is located in the British-era colonial barracks of the GHQ complex in Rawalpindi.
- Opened on October 24, 1961, it is one of the largest museums in Pakistan.
A bit of history
The museum opened on October 24, 1961. It is located in the British-era colonial barracks of the Pakistan Army's General Headquarters (GHQ) complex.
Common questions
What can I see at the Pakistan Army Museum?
You can see rare arms and uniforms, Sherman tanks, and exhibits covering military history from the Mughal Era to modern times, including galleries on specific wars and the war on terror.
How many galleries does the museum have?
The museum has 12 galleries, covering topics like the Kashmir War, Indo-Pakistan wars, Nishan-i-Haider, the war on terror, and various army corps.
Is the museum located in a historic building?
Yes, it is housed in the British-era colonial barracks of the Pakistan Army's General Headquarters (GHQ) complex.
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