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LibraryAlipore
The National Library Kolkata
- 4.52.1k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
India's largest library by volume, in the Belvedere House estate in Alipore, with over 2.2 million books, manuscripts and reading rooms.
Quick answers
The National Library Kolkata in short
When is The National Library Kolkata open?
Every day, 10 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit The National Library Kolkata?
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 The National Library Kolkata indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is The National Library Kolkata good for kids?
Sometimes: Reading rooms are for adult readers with membership; campus visit only for children.
How much does The National Library Kolkata cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book The National Library Kolkata?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at The National Library Kolkata?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is The National Library Kolkata?
G8MM+6CF, Belvedere Rd, Block A, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 10:15 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 10 am.
25°
Clear
- Feels
- 28°
- Rain
- 5%
- Wind
- 5km/h
- 11pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmonday10 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- 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 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 The National Library Kolkata
- 2 Sonargaon · 8 min
- 3 Balwant Singh Dhaba · 20 min
- 4 Apna Dhaba · 20 min
- 5 Green Palace Bar & Restaurant · 21 min
Good to know
- Kids: Reading rooms are for adult readers with membership; campus visit only for children
- Free to visit
- Allow about 1.5 h
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 2.1k reviews
Known for
- Belvedere House
- Rare books
- Manuscripts
- Reading room
What people say
- People like:
- Peaceful atmosphere, large collection, beautiful campus
Around Alipore
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
SonargaonBengali · 8 min walk
Balwant Singh DhabaPunjabi dhaba · 20 min walk
Apna DhabaNorth Indian · 20 min walk
Good nowGreen Palace Bar & RestaurantBar · 21 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water all day.
WaterThe whole time