Students throng Lyallpur Museum
According to Field Officer Shahnaz Mahmood, the museum is witnessing a surge in educational visits, which are transforming the space into a vibrant centre of cultural engagement and historical learning.
Recently, a group of students and teachers from a private university in Madina Town visited the museum, where they were taken on an interactive tour across ten thematic galleries. The students were guided by gallery attendants who provided detailed explanations, covering the city's historical transformation from its ancient Stone Age roots to its present-day identity.
Visitors explored artifacts and exhibits spanning the Hindu, Sikh, Mughal, and Muslim periods, deepening their understanding of the region's rich cultural and political evolution.
The group also viewed historic photographs of colonial-era landmarks, including the Gumti Fountain, Qaisery Gate, and the iconic Clock Tower — all central to Faisalabad's heritage.
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