Things to do in Lucknow for culture lovers

Thanks to its rich and long history, there are several fascinating places to visit and things to do in Lucknow for culture lovers. The royal city has several museums devoted to the city’s history—do remember to visit the Hussainabd Picture Gallery to admire rare portraits of the Nawabs. As the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh, it also houses important institutions such as the Gandhi Museum, the State Museum and the Lok Kala Sangrahalaya. While the Gandhi Museum exhibits Mahatma Gandhi’s personal belongings, including his clothes, walking stick, slippers and photographs, the Lucknow State Museum’s prime attraction is an Egyptian mummy and its sarcophagus. A visit to a Lucknow is a must for anyone interested in India’s rich heritage and culture.