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.
Prime Ministers' Museum and Library at a Glance#
Address: Prime Ministers’ Museum & Library, Teen Murti Bhavan complex, New Delhi, Delhi 110011, India
Website: https://pmindia.gov.in/en/
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-5:30pm, closed Mondays (confirm on official site for special closures)
Admission: 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.
Weather & Climate near Prime Ministers' Museum and Library#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8° - 21° | 14° | 21 mm | mostly sunny | 44% | 0.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.4h |
| February | Ideal | 10° - 24° | 17° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 41% | 1.6 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.1h |
| March | Ideal | 15° - 30° | 23° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 33% | 1.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 21° - 36° | 29° | 8 mm | mostly sunny | 24% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.7h |
| May | Excellent | 26° - 40° | 33° | 12 mm | mostly sunny | 23% | 1.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.4h |
| June | Very Good | 28° - 40° | 34° | 48 mm | some cloud | 37% | 2.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.8h |
| July | Acceptable | 27° - 35° | 35° | 209 mm | overcast | 63% | 1.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.6h |
| August | Acceptable | 26° - 34° | 36° | 233 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.0h |
| September | Very Good | 25° - 34° | 33° | 121 mm | mostly sunny | 69% | 1.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 19° - 33° | 26° | 29 mm | clear | 51% | 0.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.4h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 28° | 20° | 5 mm | clear | 43% | 0.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.6h |
| December | Excellent | 8° - 23° | 16° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 42% | 0.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
