Taxila Things to Do Tips by besal
Taxila Things to Do: 4 reviews and 15 photos
Museum
Built during Sir Mortimer Wheeler’s time, the museum houses majority of the artifacts of his exhaustive excavations. The museum is notable for housing Gandharan sculptures and art, giving a good idea of what Taxila was during its heyday. There is also a good collection of coins and silver ornaments displayed along with various other artifacts.
One reason why this museum is well preserved is thanks to grants from various countries, especially Japan. Secondly a lot of dignitaries, on and off visits Taxila as it is a short distance from Islamabad/Rawalpindi.
It is open from 0830-1230; 1430-1730 in summer time (1 April-30 September). 0800-1600 in winter (1 October-31 March). Every first Monday of each month, Taxila museum is closed for routine repair/maintenance/cleaning operations.
For details on what is there to see in Taxila (other then the museum) see my off the beaten path tips.
Directions: Next to PTDC motel on the main Taxila road.
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