This museum was once the residence of the first Indian Prime Minister, but it was then called as Teen Murti Bhavan. It displays the photographs and newspaper clippings, which give a fascinating insight into the history of the independence movement. Teen Murti, the sprawling prime ministerial residence of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, was converted into a museum after his death. The museum consequently revolves around the life and works of Nehru, especially those objects pertaining to the freedom struggle. The colonial building is equally interesting, with its teak paneled rooms with high ceilings, spacious verandas and well kept gardens. Nehru Museum was once used to be the official residence of the Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in India before independence. Nehru lived here for 16 years until his death. Soon after his death the Government of India decided that Teen Murti House should be dedicated to his memory housing a museum and a library.

The museum has been primarily developed as a personal museum, with such rooms as the bedroom, the drawing-room and the study room. The museum portrays through visual media the life and works of the leader of India's struggle for freedom, the architect of modern India, and definitely a passionate champion of world peace. Apart from highlighting his achievements, the visual display describes Nehru's Kashmiri lineage, years at Harrow and Cambridge, his budding career as a barrister and his activities as a young radical who entered nationalist politics in 1917 by participating in the Home Rule Movement. A display of popular interest is the Gifts Gallery, which has some of the priceless gifts received by Nehru during his travels in India and overseas. Among the exhibits is the Bharat Ratna medal awarded to him in 1955. An object of great interest to visitors is the Jawahar Jyoti, the eternal flame, symbolizing the ideals for which Jawaharlal lived and worked during his lifetime. It is kept burning day and night. A massive granite rock put up in the front lawn is inscribed with short extracts from the historic tryst with destiny speech delivered by Nehru in the midnight session of the Indian Constituent Assembly on August 14th –15th, 1947.

During the tourist season there is a sound and light show about Nehru's life and the independence movement. Admission is free.

10.00 am to 5.00 pm Closed on Mondays and government holidays.

It is located on Teen Murti Rd. near Chanakyapuri.