About
The State Bank of Pakistan Museum & Art Gallery, located on I. I. Chundrigar Road in Karachi, explores the history of money in Pakistan alongside a significant collection of Pakistani art. Its displays include coins, banknotes, stamps, documents, and objects that follow the development of currency in the region, as well as the story of the State Bank of Pakistan since its establishment in 1948.
The museum’s collection moves from early coinage to modern Pakistani currency, showing how design, technology, and political change have shaped the way money is produced and used. The History of the State Bank and Governors’ galleries add further context through records, photographs, and material related to the institution’s role in the country’s economic life.
The Art Gallery is a major part of the museum, with rare paintings and works from the State Bank’s collection. It is particularly known for its Sadequain holdings, including murals and paintings by the artist. Together, the galleries make the museum useful not only for visitors interested in banking or numismatics, but also for those looking to engage with Pakistan’s art history and cultural heritage.
