When is National Museum, New Delhi open?
Mon closed; Tue–Sun 10 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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National Museum, New Delhi
- 4.621k reviews
- Closed now
Museum on Janpath displaying Indian archaeology and art, including Harappan objects, sculpture, coins and miniature paintings.
Quick answers
National Museum, New Delhi in short
When is the best time to visit National Museum, New Delhi?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is National Museum, New Delhi indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is National Museum, New Delhi good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does National Museum, New Delhi cost?
Tickets ₹20 Indian adults; ₹650 foreign adults.
Do you need to book National Museum, New Delhi?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at National Museum, New Delhi?
About 2 hours.
Where is National Museum, New Delhi?
Janpath Rd, Central Secretariat, Kartavya Path, New Delhi, Delhi 110011.
Is National Museum, New Delhi wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:15 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 10 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
21°
Clear
- Feels
- 23°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 3km/h
- 9am
24° - 10am26°
- 11am27°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- mondayToday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 National Museum, New Delhi
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Good to know
- Tickets ₹20 Indian adults; ₹650 foreign adults
- Indoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 21k reviews
Known for
- Harappan artifacts
- Buddhist relics
- Miniature paintings
- Indian sculpture
What people say
- People like:
- Review topics highlight Indus Valley artifacts, Indian history, sculptures and Buddhist relics.
Around Central Vista
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses from 10 am. Water from 10 am.
SunglassesFrom 10 am
WaterFrom 10 am
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.