Islamabad has a lot to offer in terms of entertainment and recreation, like parks, monuments and museums. One can find something suitable to his/her age, tastes and inclination. However, I know a place that will excite and fascinate all of you, adults and children alike. It is the Pakistan Museum of Natural History, definitely a very exciting place for children. It is situated at Garden Avenue, Shakarparian, Islamabad.
This museum was
established in 1976 and is housed in a large building having three floors and
many galleries to display a very large collection of objects from millions of
years old fossils to mummified animals and their skeletons. Even before you enter
the building you find a skeleton of a huge Blue Whale found near Pasni in 1967.
The museum has three floors and many galleries to display a large number of skeletons, fossils, mummified animals, rocks etc. Wildlife, from now-extinct animals to present-day animals, is shown in their natural environment. Another section shows the threats to our environment due to human activities.
A curious display of hundreds of colourful butterflies and insects of all kinds also draws your attention. I shall not be surprised if, at first glance, they remind you of some articles of jewellery on display.
The section named Forests of Pakistan also focuses on the environment of Pakistan and its wildlife. Different kinds of animals are shown in their natural environment. Indeed, very informative and entertaining.
Rock formations and their various forms are obviously a part of natural history that cannot be ignored in a museum dedicated to natural history. So, a large collection of different types is there to see and study. But the collection that particularly draws the attention of visitors, especially ladies, is that of precious stones. I hope you too will find them fascinating.
Besides dinosaurs, stuffed
bodies of other animals like deer, bears, yak, fox, wild cat, leopard, birds, etc., are another big attraction at the museum. People, especially children, love to
take pictures with these more affable animals.
All kids love dinosaurs, and many grown-ups, too. So the fans of dinosaurs would be happy to find life-size models of dinosaurs. They even move and produce frightening sounds as well, to the great delight of children.
Briefly speaking, a visit to this museum would be full of fun and learning. It is situated close to some other famous tourist attractions of the capital, like the Heritage Museum, the Pakistan Monument and Shakarparian. So next time you are visiting this area, include the Museum of Natural History as part of your plan. It is located at: 33°41'11.55"N, 73° 4'35.85"E.
January 18, 2022.
Islamabad
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