About Ladakh Arts and Media Organisation Heritage House
The Ladakh Arts and Media Organisation (LAMO) Heritage House is a restored traditional Ladakhi heritage complex in the Old Town below Leh Palace in Leh, Ladakh. Housed in two 17th-century mud-brick and timber houses, Munshi House and Gyawon House, it functions as a cultural and arts centre. It is notable for its conservation architecture, art exhibitions, library, and programs promoting Ladakhi heritage, contemporary arts and media.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a restored traditional Ladakhi house complex with mud-brick walls, timber balconies and courtyards set in the narrow lanes of Leh Old Town below Leh Palace. Inside are art exhibition galleries, a library and reading room, screening and workshop spaces, and displays on Ladakhi heritage and architecture. The site offers guided interpretation of the historic houses, rotating contemporary art and photography exhibitions, and quiet spaces to explore Ladakhi culture.
Key highlights
- 01
Two restored 17th-century Ladakhi houses - Munshi House and Gyawon House
- 02
Example of traditional Ladakhi architecture with mud-brick, timber and stone construction
- 03
Contemporary art, photography and cultural exhibitions
- 04
Library, archive and media resource centre on Ladakh and the Himalayas