Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, <em>Japan</em>
Japan

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Japan

About Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

The museum first opened its gates to the public on August 24, 1955, and has various artefacts, photographs and other personal items of lives lost. During your Japan trip, while exploring the place, you will also come to know Hiroshima’s history before as well as after the catastrophic event occurred. You will also learn about the development of the atomic bomb and also the impact of a bombing episode on the city and its inhabitants. Those include long-term consequences such as psychological trauma, radiation sickness and cancer.

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Open 7 days a week
Paid entry
Monday07:30 – 19:00
Tuesday07:30 – 19:00
Wednesday07:30 – 19:00
Thursday07:30 – 19:00
Friday07:30 – 19:00
Saturday07:30 – 19:00
Sunday07:30 – 19:00
Hours are seasonal — confirm your date at checkout. Special events may extend closing time.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Highlights

• Explore the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum which serves as a poignant testament to the tragic events of August 6, 1945.
• Learn the history of Japan and how its campaign made an impact throughout Asia.
• Go to the video theatre in the East Wing to watch documentary films on the background of the A-bombing of Hiroshima.
• Visit the main building to take a look at artefacts and materials that will give you a glimpse of what happened in Hiroshima on 6th August 1945.
• Take a look at and also listen to testimonies of A-bombing survivors in one of the facilities of the main building.

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Explore the Museum

Explore the Museum

Stroll into the museum and explore the original photography, artist’s impression, and recovered items from the explosion inside the museum. Take a guided tour conducted by Hiroshima Peace Volunteers who will provide more information about the various exhibits for 1 to 1.5 hours.

Learn about the history of the Japan

Learn about the history of the Japan

Learn about the history of Japan as well as the Hiroshima incident while walking around the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. You will find an entire section that has been dedicated to Japan’s campaign which has made an impact throughout Asia.

Visit the East Building

Visit the East Building

Visit the East Building to learn about Hiroshima before and after the A-bombing. Visit the video theatre to watch documentary films on the background of the A-bombing of Hiroshima. Go to the basement rooms to explore the exhibition rooms with paintings of the A-bombing by surviving citizens. Walk into the halls and meeting rooms where you will be able to hear testimonies of A-bombing survivors.

Walk into the Main Building

Walk into the Main Building

Walk into the main building to take a look at A-bomb artefacts and materials on display and learn about the power of heat rays, intense heat fires from the bombing, blasts and radiation. The artefacts and materials on display will give you a glimpse of what happened in Hiroshima on 6th August 1945. 

Interact with Displays

Interact with Displays

For a better understanding of the August 6, 1945 incident, the museum has an interactive display as well as multimedia presentations. Interact with these displays and learn about the history of nuclear weapons. These displays will also tell you about the efforts that have been made to promote disarmament and peace.

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