What other travelers are saying about Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
This is such an important preservation of knowledge and information.
It angers me beyond words of how people of today's era still believe that war brings peace! How many ppl have to die to save others? Why must so many innocent lives become play piece of the few in power?
Take the tram from Nagasaki Station , cheaper than the buses and quicker too.
Tickets at 200 ¥ per adult
We were here during the 80th anniversary of the dropping of the bombs. A solemn place. I sat at the column of peace and said my dad's name. He would have so appreciated the history of this sacred place. We love Japan and it's truly wonderful people.
We visited the Nagasaki A Bomb museum and it was a place similar to Hiroshima. It was sad to see what man's inventions can either kill or to heal. Still there are some countries with nuclear capabilities that are blind to see that they are burning the bridges that they are standing on.
It was quite a poignant visit.
As you descend the passageway towards the main exhibition halls, it seems you are moving back in time as well.
The exhibits highlight how and what the locals were doing at the moment when their lives were extinguished, or impacted, by the atomic bomb.
There are reminders of them in the stark everyday items that survive, or by their shadows forever etched into concrete by the harsh glare from the bomb. There are two old clocks that stopped at the very moment of the blast.
We spent quite a bit of time in the section that featured the memories and comments of those who initially survived the blast, and how they tried to cope with the loss of the loved ones and their homes.
Other exhibits include the development of the atomic bomb, as well as the nuclear arms race since then.
There is parking immediately at the side of the building, and you can also go up to the observation deck at the top of the garden.
There is a small cafe, appropriately called Peace Cafe, where you can grab a drink and a cake. There are many strands of origami cranes made by locals and visitors, symbolising the hope for peace.
One of the best war museum i ever went! The museum has a great narrative exhibition. It not too overwhelmed with information. Spending about 2 hours here. Its worth to drive from Fukuoka to here. Parking at museum also cheapest among other parking near museum.
Highly recommended for those who loves war museum.
The current museum facility was opened in April 1996, replacing an earlier structure that had been established in the late 1950s.
Visitors can view a wide range of exhibits, including photographs, artifacts recovered from the aftermath of the bombing, personal belongings of the victims, and interactive displays that tell the story of the bombing and its impact on the city and its inhabitants.
Yes, guided tours are available, and they offer deeper insights into the exhibits and the history behind them. It's recommended that you check in advance for tour languages and availability.
Photography rules may vary for different exhibits within the museum. Non-lash photography is generally allowed for personal use, but restrictions may apply to certain items or areas. Always check the museum's photography policy upon arrival.
The museum is open year-round, but visiting on August 9th, the anniversary of the bombing, can be a particularly poignant experience. However, it's also a day when the museum and the surrounding Peace Park are very crowded. Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather and are generally less crowded times to visit.
