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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

A museum incapsulating the horrors of the atomic bomb and aspirations for world peace.

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Hiroshima, the first city worldwide to suffer the devastation of an atomic bomb in 1945, established this museum in 1955 to convey the tragedy to people worldwide while raising a flag for the abolition of nuclear weapons and realization of lasting world peace.

The museum Main and East buildings are set inside Peace Memorial Park, a park known for the Atomic Bomb Dome. The Main Building displays victims' personal effects and photographs depicting the catastrophic aftermath of the bombing, with a particular focus on the individual experiences of the victims. Many of the exhibits are severely damaged by the bomb and are rotated annually, especially clothing, to prevent long-term deterioration.

The East Building, connected by a corridor to the Main Building, hosts free thematic exhibitions on the first floor and displays on themes such as "Hiroshima's Progress”, and "The Dangers of Nuclear Weapons" on the second and third floors. There’s even a video corner on the third floor allowing visitors to hear the firsthand accounts of survivors.
While many exhibits may be distressing, they serve as a solemn reminder of the importance of peace.

Highlights

  • A museum dedicated to the abolition of nuclear weapons and the promotion of peace.
  • Displays valuable materials including victims' personal items and photographs documenting post-bombing Hiroshima.
  • Offers permanent exhibitions as well as temporary thematic exhibitions.

Photos

  • Located within the Peace Memorial Park, home to the "Atomic Bomb Dome" and "Flame of Peace." Photo provider: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

    Located within the Peace Memorial Park, home to the "Atomic Bomb Dome" and "Flame of Peace." Photo provider: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

  • Exhibits focus on the personal testimonies of the victims in the "Cries of the Soul" section. Photo provider: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

    Exhibits focus on the personal testimonies of the victims in the "Cries of the Soul" section. Photo provider: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

  • Numerous donated belongings of the victims are also on display. Photo provider: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

    Numerous donated belongings of the victims are also on display. Photo provider: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Are there pamphlets and signs in foreign languages available? (If so, please specify the languages)
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Yes, pamphlets are available in Japanese, English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, French, German, Korean, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai. Signs in the park include Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. Exhibit descriptions are in Japanese and English, and audio guides are available for rent in multiple languages, including Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Russian, Thai, Arabic, Indonesian, and Filipino.

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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
A

Free Wi-Fi is available in the Peace Memorial Park and Peace Boulevard through a public wireless LAN service. The museum offers Wi-Fi on the first, second, and third floors of the East Building. *Excluding the pre-bombing civilian life and White Panorama exhibition rooms.

Q

Are there coin lockers available?
A

Yes, there are coin lockers on the first floor of the East Building, with 88 lockers available (with plans to add more).

Q

Are there restrooms available?
A

Yes, there are.

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Is re-entry allowed?
A

Re-entry is not allowed once you exit the museum.

Reviews

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    The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is located inside Peace Memorial Park. Although I had mentally prepared myself before even entering the museum, actually walking through the exhibits and seeing the preserved belongings, photographs, footage of the devastation after the bombing, and firsthand accounts from survivors still brought an overwhelming sense of historical shock and sorrow. I couldn't help but tear up, and the feelings stayed with me for a long time.

    The exhibits are extremely detailed and in-depth. Through actual objects bearing the scars of that time, they truthfully and brutally show the destructive force of the atomic bombing and the lasting harm it caused to innocent civilians. Although the entire visit feels very heavy, every image and every passage silently strikes the heart, making you deeply feel the cruelty of war and just how precious peace is.

    As you leave the museum and look at the peaceful park outside while hearing the bell that calls for peace, you're left with profound thoughts and emotions. I highly recommend adding the Peace Memorial Museum to your itinerary when visiting Hiroshima. This is definitely more than an ordinary tourist attraction; it is a profound experience that makes you reconsider history and the value of life!

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Details

Name in Japanese
広島平和記念資料館
Postal Code
730-0811
Address
1-2 Nakajimacho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima
Telephone
082-241-4004 (General guidance)
Closed
December 30 and 31, During exhibition changeover periods, 3 days in mid-February
Business Hours
[Mar-Jul] 7:30am - 7:00pm,
[Aug] 7:30am - 8:00pm (Closed at 9:00pm on August 5th and 6th),
[Sept-Nov] 7:30am - 7:00pm,
[Dec-Feb] 7:30am - 6:00pm
To enter the permanent exhibition room during the extended hours (7:30am - 8:30am and the time slots shown below), prior online reservation is necessary.
[Mar-Jul] 5:30pm - 6:30pm
[Aug] 6:30pm - 7:30pm
（-8:30pm on Aug 5 and 6）
[Sept-Nov] 5:30pm - 6:30pm
[Dec-Feb] 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Admission
Adults (University students and older) 200yen, High school students 100yen, Free for Junior high school students and younger　※Group discounts are available
Access
A short walk from Sightseeing Loop Bus ”Meipuru-pu”・”Peace Memorial Park” Bus stop.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)
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