The Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan has established a Museum within the premises of Main Campus of AWKUM representing archaeological and ethnological profile of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. As a matter of fact, this province remain part of world famous civilization i.e. Indus valley civilization and Gandhara civilization, the remnants of which can be found even today everywhere in this part of the region.

The people of Pakhtunkhwa are requested in the name of their honor and generosity to contribute to this academic caused and donate the culture materials, antiquities, sculpture, books, ethnological material etc, lying in their custody un-displayed publically at homes, hujras, shops, markets, offices or elsewhere. These donated items will be displayed in the said Museum with their names/identity and will be preserved scientifically for future generations. These materials will help the national scholars and researchers for conducting authentic research in the revenant fields. In additions, it will attract the international scholars and researchers, giving global publicity to the culture heritage of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

Importantly to mention that till date a total of 131 objects consisting of bowls, plates, cups, coins, furniture, books, weapons, musical instruments, pitchers, jars, Vases and dresses have been donated to us by mostly the staff and students of this University while few of them by general public. All of these items are displayed with proper acknowledgement. Mr. Abid-ur-Rehman, Curator of this museum highly appreciated all efforts made for the success of this museum and paid sincere thanks to all of the contributors and is hoping for more donations.