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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

広島平和記念資料館

A museum dedicated to preserving the memory of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, featuring exhibits and artifacts that document its history.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Exterior
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Exterior © Taisyo, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun08:30–17:00
Holidays08:30–17:00
Admission
Standard
Adult¥200
High School¥100
Junior High SchoolFree
Links
Official websiteEnglish · Japanese
Access
1-2, Nakajimacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima
〒 730-0811
How to get there
Nearest stationFukuromachi Station
袋町
5 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop平和公園前2 min walk from the bus stop
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The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is a museum located in Hiroshima, Japan, dedicated to preserving the memory of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The museum serves as a reminder of the devastating effects of nuclear warfare and a call for peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons. Visitors can view exhibits on the history of the atomic bombing, including artifacts, photographs, and personal accounts of survivors. The museum also features interactive exhibits, films and diagrams to provide a comprehensive understanding of the bombings and its aftermath. The museum's main goal is to educate visitors on the importance of peace and the dangers of nuclear weapons. It serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and a call for nuclear disarmament.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Legend: Hiroshima Electric Railway; Hiroshima Electric Railway; Hiroshima Electric Railway; Hiroshima Electric Railway; Hiroshima Electric Railway; Astram line; Hiroshima Electric Railway; Hiroshima Electric Railway; Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Okayama, Mihara, Fukuyama, Takatori, Fukuromachi, Hondori, Kamiya-Cho-Nishi, Kamiyacho-Higashi, Kencho-Mae, Hatchobori, Hiroshima.

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

The park honors victims of the 1945 atomic bombing and preserves the Atomic Bomb Dome, the sole standing building near ground zero, alongside monuments and a museum.

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Atomic Bomb Dome

The remains of the Industrial Promotion Hall near ground zero from the August 6, 1945 atomic bombing, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996.

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Hiroshima Castle

A 16th-century castle destroyed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, reconstructed in 1958 and now serving as a museum documenting the city's history.

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