Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
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The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is a museum located in Hiroshima, Japan that serves as a memorial to the victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The museum was established in 1955 and is dedicated to the preservation of the memory of the atomic bombing and its victims, as well as the promotion of world peace. The museum is located in the Peace Memorial Park, which was built on the site of the former Hiroshima Prefectural Commercial Exhibition Hall, which was destroyed in the bombing.
The museum consists of two main exhibition halls, the East Building and the Main Building. The East Building houses a permanent exhibition that focuses on the events leading up to the atomic bombing and its aftermath. The exhibition includes artifacts from the bombing, such as clothing, photographs, and other items that were left behind by the victims. There is also a section devoted to the history of the atomic bomb and its effects on the people of Hiroshima.
The Main Building houses a permanent exhibition that focuses on the history of Hiroshima before and after the atomic bombing. This exhibition includes artifacts from the pre-bombing period, such as photographs and documents, as well as items from the post-bombing period, such as clothing, food, and other items that were salvaged from the ruins. The exhibition also includes a section devoted to the history of the atomic bomb and its effects on the people of Hiroshima.
The museum also houses a memorial hall, which is dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing. The hall contains a list of the names of the victims and a memorial flame that is kept burning in their memory. The museum also has a library and a research center that are devoted to the study of the atomic bomb and its effects.
The museum also offers educational programs and activities for visitors, such as lectures, workshops, and guided tours. The museum is open to the public and admission is free. The museum is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday, and from 10am to 4pm on Sundays and national holidays.
🕒 Opening hours
- Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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🗣️ Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: Reviews
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This is an amazing and very sad museum that is a necessity if you are in the area. All the signs are in Japanese as well as English. It is extremely well designed with lots of history, artifacts, and stories. The exhibits were a bit crowded but you are willing to take your time. There was a hidden area I saw no one else enter where you could go to one of maybe 8 private rooms and view interviews (with subtitles) with actual witnesses at the time. Despite being unknown, there were at least a few hours of interviews to watch. I am generally seen as a serious person but I honestly couldn't hold myself together for this one. Make sure to set aside a few hours at least to come.
Fantastic memorial to the victims of the Atomic bomb dropped on them courtesy of the US on the 6th August 1945...pretty unbiased in its views but a sombering experience...all things considered a good experienc
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This was a moving emotional experience. Here you get a glimpse into the stories of a few from the tens of thousands who were killed on August 6, 1945 at 8:15 am. The carefully chosen artifacts helped illuminate the collective human impact of this day. From those who were in the womb to the elderly, you get to see their story unfold. It is truly heartbreaking to see how many children were killed or impacted by this bomb. Get the audio guide! It helped contextualize and provide more insights than what is written. I am so thankful I got it since I was about to forgo it. It was helpful to listen to the information as I waited to get near the artifacts when there were crowds.
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It was with a heavy heart to visit this. I was deeply moved, as my eyes were filled with tears. The horror of war and the destruction of warfare.
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Just visit. So good and informative. From the bomb being dropped, victims and their injuries to info about how the bomb was made and why it was used. How the US planned it by picking cities and also some about Nagasaki bomb. Learned a lot of things visiting this museum. Spent about 2 hours here because it's so interesting to read everything. Great pictures and illustrations and everything is in English.
A must see if you are in Hiroshima. It’s very impressive and very moving. I would go during midday to get out if the hot summer sun. The surrounding park and area is also really beautiful and well maintained.
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Extraordinary. I would like to come back as I did not have enough time before closing to read everything I wanted to read. For me, this was the educational experience of a lifetime. I am glad I came and am thankful to the museum and contributors for the vast collection of knowledge, testimonies, photos, etc, that made the museum what it is
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it was cool the Flower Festival was Great thank you for the show, I we love it.
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A sad reminder of the terrible results of war, however the museum is full information. The first half is linear and can become very congested, there is a lot of information presented. Well worth a visit.
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Great to take a long through the Museum. I feel its a must view to be honest. Especially seeing why and how it was setup to remind people of the trauma surrounding the place.
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Wow what a museum! You can easily spend 2-3 hours there. Entrance is 200 Yen and Audio Guide 400 Yen on top. They also have lockers for bags for free. It is emotional, interesting and you are overwhelmed afterwards. You can get audio guide but also without you can read and read for hours. Personal stories are share, pics available, videos, historic information, and and …
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I highly recommend visiting the museum as well as the dome and the hypocenter, which is only 200 meters from the dome. I've been to the Nagasaki museum as well, and both have a large collection of information well laid out in order. I don't recommend small children as some images can be considered graphic in nature.
Do recommend going for a day trip and combined it with Miyajima. The museum was absolutely worth a visit, its educational, a story telling, and bring tissue with you as you will get emotional just like I did. It's unforgettable, one to remember and will visit again if I do return to Japan. The fair was only 200¥ for adults and less for children. Go around before 9am, as tourists will come in batches. If you like, go with a tour and they will tell you a lot of the history.
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Everyone should try to visit this space at least once in their life. The first exhibition space is appropriately sobering, affecting and shocking, and is the highlight of the museum. I do have some comments about where I think things could be improved. The most important regards the use of euphemism in many of the descriptions, like describing Manchuria as “an independent state” or referring to the forced mobilization (what was essentially slavery) of many Koreans, Chinese, POWs, etc. without the use of the word “forced.” Another issue is more technical; some basic questions are never addressed, such as when and how the Hiroshima area became less radioactive. I think more context at the outset would help with a general understanding of the history. For example, it’s unclear why the youth of Hiroshima were pressed into tearing down homes (I can’t recall the name given to these units), unless you happen to read a very small panel at the very end of the museum that mentions that the purpose of this was to create firebreaks. Finally, the rationale offered for the use of the A-bomb could be discussed with more context. The notion that the expense of the project to develop the bomb was a major justification in its use is never really substantiated. Also, there’s no discussion of the moral dimensions of the emperor’s decision not to surrender after the first A-bomb was used. All that being said, it’s really something that must be seen and experienced. I commend the museum for dispensing with impartiality and taking clear positions against the use of WMDs and in favour of disarmament and arms control.
My visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum made me realize how severe is the after-effects of an atomic bomb. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is one of the quietest museums I have ever been. The museum aims to convey the reality of the damage incurred by an atomic bomb to people around the world. The museum itself is not huge but it is very cozy and well-laid out. It has many informative exhibits and they are very well presented with a description of each exhibit. The exhibits include photographs of the aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing, materials that were recovered after the bombing, items that were exposed to the bomb, and stories of survivors of Hiroshima.
A moment in history that everyone should see...such a overwhelming feeling coming into Hiroshima knowing the history of what happened and to see it in person words cannot describe it. I took no pictures inside the museum because once you walk thru there it is just silent as your just overwhelmed with emotions from the experience and the artifacts and stories that you see and read. The Park and Hiroshima do an amazing job of showing the reasons that this should never happen again...not about why it happened just that it should never happen again.
Beautiful park. Spent a good couple hours checking all the different spots around the park. Very nice flow and easy to walk around. The weather was great and we had a great experience while visiting.
This museum is documenting the complete history about impact and situation during atomic bomb in world war II. It was a devastating moment that i couldn’t even imagine. And the museum successfully capture all the moment. With lots of remains evidence/goods/clothes/ruins building being a showcase to remind us of how important peace needed in this world. It surely gave us a chill and bit a goosebumps as well. We can only feel silence in all the museum area. Somehow i felt that the time is stop in there. Memorable but sad at the same time. It’s a must historical site visit in Hiroshima.
