A Pakistan Navy museum with a decommissioned submarine, warship and aircraft open for boarding, alongside indoor galleries on Pakistan's naval history.
The Pakistan Maritime Museum occupies a site off Korangi Road in Karachi, combining indoor galleries with outdoor exhibits that visitors can physically board. The centerpiece is PNS Hangor, Pakistan's first submarine, opened for walk-through tours that let visitors move through its torpedo room, control room and crew quarters. Alongside it sit a decommissioned warship and a naval aircraft, both open for boarding for an additional fee on top of the general admission. Indoor galleries cover the history of the Pakistan Navy, model ships, uniforms and naval artifacts from the 19th century onward. Because the outdoor exhibits involve climbing ladders and moving through tight submarine corridors, the museum suits visitors comfortable with confined spaces. A visit covering the indoor galleries and all three boardable exhibits takes about 1.5-2 hours. The site is more comfortable to walk around in the early evening once the daytime heat has eased, and it stays open unusually late, until 10PM on weekdays and 11PM on weekends.
| Admission | Adult PKR 60 general entry (approx $0.22); an additional PKR 20 (approx $0.07) each for the submarine, aircraft and ship exhibits · Child Reduced rate for children, typically half the adult fare |
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| Hours | Monday-Friday 9:00AM-10:00PM; Saturday-Sunday 9:00AM-11:00PM |
| Typical visit | 1.5-2 hours |
| Best time | Early evening, when the outdoor ship and submarine exhibits are cooler to walk around |
| Getting there | Off Korangi Road on the Karsaz side of Karachi; reachable by taxi or ride-hailing app |
| Address | Habib Ibrahim Rehmatullah Rd, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
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Location
Habib Ibrahim Rehmatullah Rd, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
24.8657, 67.1450 View on map
Highlights
- PNS Hangor decommissioned submarine walk-through
- Boardable decommissioned warship and naval aircraft
- Indoor galleries on Pakistan Navy history
- Ship and submarine model displays
- Late opening hours suited to an evening visit
Tips for visiting
- Boarding the submarine, ship and aircraft each costs an additional PKR 20 on top of general admission
- Wear closed-toe shoes for climbing ladders inside the submarine
- Visit in the early evening to avoid midday heat around the outdoor exhibits
- The submarine interior is narrow and low-ceilinged, which may not suit visitors uncomfortable in confined spaces
- Allow at least 90 minutes to see the indoor galleries and all outdoor exhibits
When to visit
Early evening, when the outdoor ship and submarine exhibits are cooler to walk around.
Accessibility
The submarine and aircraft interiors involve ladders and narrow hatches unsuitable for wheelchair users; the indoor galleries and outdoor grounds are more accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a visit to the Pakistan Maritime Museum take?
Seeing the indoor galleries plus the submarine, ship and aircraft exhibits takes about 1.5-2 hours.
Is it worth visiting with children?
Children often enjoy boarding the submarine and aircraft, though the tight submarine passages may not suit very young children.
Is photography allowed at the museum?
Photography is generally allowed throughout the indoor galleries and outdoor exhibits.