Prime Ministers' Museum and Library

Museum Museum and library documenting India's prime ministers

A museum and archive in New Delhi documenting India’s prime ministers and modern political history. Visitors study exhibits, official papers and temporary displays on governance and national leadership.

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Prime Ministers' Museum and Library
Prime Ministers' Museum & Library, Teen Murti Bhavan complex, New Delhi, Delhi 110011, India
28.6026, 77.1988
Tue-Sun 10:00am-5:30pm, closed Mondays (confirm on official site for special closures)
Free (museum entry may be free; check special exhibitions for fees)

How to Get to Prime Ministers' Museum and Library #

Located within the Teen Murti Bhavan complex near India Gate. By metro: closest station is Lok Kalyan Marg (formerly Race Course) or Central Secretariat; short taxi or auto‑rickshaw ride from either. Confirm visitor entry procedures on the official website before arrival due to security and event scheduling.

Tips for Visiting Prime Ministers' Museum and Library #

  • Check opening hours before visiting-government museums and libraries can have restricted public access or special event closures.
  • Combine with nearby Teen Murti and national museums in Lutyens' Delhi to understand the administrative and cultural context.
  • The museum's collection focuses on India's prime ministers-allow time for exhibits that cover archival material and film.

Best Time to Visit Prime Ministers' Museum and Library #

Winter months (Nov-Feb) are ideal for cultural visits in Delhi due to comfortable temperatures and clear skies.

Winter
Nov-Feb · 8-25°C
Cool, dry, and comfortable-best time for museum visits in Delhi.
Spring
Mar-Apr · 20-30°C
Warm days and manageable crowds; early mornings are comfortable.
Monsoon
Jul-Sep · 25-35°C
High humidity and intermittent rains; indoor attractions are preferable.

Weather & Climate near Prime Ministers' Museum and Library #

Climate

Prime Ministers' Museum and Library's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in June) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 40°C. Moderate rainfall (720 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 179 Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
OctoberNovemberMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° 30°
33%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
21° 36°
24%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 26°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
26° 40°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

June

June is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 28°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
28° 40°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 35°C. Heavy rain (209 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
27° 35°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

209 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 36°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (233 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

36°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
26° 34°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

233 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 33°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 34°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 33°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 28°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

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