Museums in Quetta
Edit ThisThe Museum of Earth Sciences, Geological Survey of Pakistan located at the main Sariab Road houses the largest collection of Rocks, Minerals, Precious stones, Building and decorative stones in the country. Its paleontological galleries display unique fossil finds from Pakistan such as 500 million years old marine invertebrates, country's first ever discovered dinosaur fossils from Barkhan, largest land mammal-Baluchitheirum from Bugti hills, longest tusk of an extinct elephant from AJK, walking whale from Kohlu and many more interesting fossils. The museum remains open on all working days from 9 AM till 3 PM with sundays and public holidays closed. Entry free of charge. The Museum Curator can be contacted at 081-9211381, fax 9211361.
Archaeological Museum
Edit ThisThe galleries display figurines from Moenjodaro in Sindh province, pottery pieces from sites in Balochistan, and Stone Age implements from the Zhob, Quetta and Kalat Valleys. Despite the name, the museum isn't just about archaeology. There's also a stock of militaria, including a sword - with bloodstains still visible - used in 1919 to kill a British commander.
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| openingHours: | 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m daily |
| address: | Fifa Road, East of Mizan Chowk |
Geological Museum
Edit ThisHas a collection of rocks and fossils found in Balochistan. The Command and Staff College Museum is worth a visit for those interested in British military history. It is housed in the former bungalow of Field Marshal Montgomery.
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| address: | Sariab Road, near Balochistan University |
