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National History Museum summer school 2026 ends wi…

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Lahore: The National History Museum (NHM) hosted a week-long Mini Museum Display from 26th July to 2nd August 2026, marking the culmination of its flagship Summer School 2026 Programme.

The display showcased projects created by participants exploring museum curation, oral histories, arts and crafts, architecture, and Pakistan’s food heritage during the summer school. Through field visits, hands-on activities, workshops, and creative experimentation with artificial intelligence, participants learned a variety of aspects from the history and culture of Pakistan.

Reflecting on the experience, one participant said, “Being part of the Summer School is always exciting. This is my second time attending the school at the National History Museum, and I return each time with great enthusiasm to learn something new about my culture.”

The opening day welcomed participants, parents, and special guests from academia. Attendees participated in interactive activities, including a LEGO-making workshop, making virtual block-printed bookmarks and postcards. The event also featured Circles of Life, a special workshop conducted by Taimoor Khan Mumtaz, the renowned architect at Kamil Khan Mumtaz Architects in Lahore.

A parent of a Summer School participant remarked, “My children had a wonderful time. Displays like this build children’s confidence and encourage them to learn and experiment. The activities made the experience engaging, while Mr Taimoor Khan Mumtaz’s workshop was particularly memorable.”

The Mini Museum Display received encouraging attendance and positive feedback from visitors. Speaking about the initiative, Awais Malik, Director, National History Museum, said, “The summer school is the soul of our mission at the National History Museum i.e., to educate the youngsters on the rich heritage of Pakistan.”

The Mini Museum Display reflected NHM’s continued commitment to creating experiential learning experiences that connect the youth with Pakistan’s history, heritage, and culture.

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