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Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

Name: Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
Address: 7-8 Hiranomachi, Nagasaki, 852-8117, Japan
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (200)・Tourist Attraction・Museum・Point Of Interest・Establishment

The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum stands as a poignant testament to one of the most harrowing events of the 20th century. On August 9, 1945, an atomic bomb exploded over Nagasaki, instantly killing tens of thousands and leaving a lasting scar on the city and its people. This museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of that day, ensuring that the world never forgets the impact of nuclear warfare.

Inside, visitors find a range of artifacts that survived the blast—melted glass bottles, charred clothing, and a clock stopped at 11:02 AM, the exact moment the bomb detonated. These items serve as silent witnesses to the devastation. The museum also offers in-depth explanations of the bomb's mechanics and the events leading up to its use, providing a comprehensive historical context.

Personal stories from survivors, or "hibakusha," are a central feature of the museum. These narratives give a human face to the tragedy, sharing tales of loss, resilience, and the long-lasting effects of radiation exposure. Through these powerful testimonials and its detailed exhibitions, the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum educates visitors about the horrors of nuclear weapons and advocates for peace and disarmament.

Hours:

8:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Closed:

Year-end and New Year holidays.

Available:

All year

Minimum Age:

All ages are welcome.

Fees:

Adults: 200 yen

High school students, junior high school students, elementary school students: 100 yen

Hours

Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Phone

+81 95-844-1231

Website

nabmuseum.jp

The area

Address

7-8 Hiranomachi, Nagasaki, 852-8117, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum A moving and powerful experience. The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum offers a profound journey through history, documenting the events of August 9, 1945, and the devastating impact of the atomic bomb. Exhibits include photographs, survivor testimonies, artifacts, and a model of the destroyed city — all presented with respect and emotional depth. The museum emphasizes peace, remembrance, and the hope for a nuclear-free world. A must-visit for those seeking understanding, reflection, and perspective. 🕒 Open daily | ⏰ Allow 1–2 hours 📍 Close to the Peace Park and Hypocenter 🎧 Audio guides available in multiple

Ahmed Ashraf

Jun 14, 2025

A deeply moving and honest museum that makes one thing unmistakably clear: the use of nuclear weapons must be prevented at all costs. What stood out was the openness—nothing was sugar-coated or justified. The devastation caused by the bomb was shown alongside Japan’s own wartime actions. It’s a sincere, confronting, and necessary place. The message is clear: this must never happen again.

Jairo Hernandez

Jun 18, 2025

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.

Aim Sirampuj

Jun 3, 2025

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.

steven lim

Apr 28, 2025

The museum is presents the events leading up to the dropping of the atomic bomb and it’s aftermath. The stories of the victims of the dropping atomic bomb in Nagasaki were tear jerking, especially those of women and children. While the museum does serve its purpose as a warning to people about the dangers of nuclear war, it does however downplay the role of Japanese aggression which ultimately led to the weapon being used against it in 1945. Neutral phrases such as “Manchurian incident”, “outbreak of war with China”, and “Pacific war” were used in describing the events of the Second World War, but one has to bear in mind that Japanese militarism and expansionism was the mainly reason for the outbreak of the Second World War in the Asian theatre, and in fact, the Republic of China was resisting the Japanese forces much earlier. It has been 80 years since Japan unconditionally surrender to the allies, and it is time that Japan admits to its war crimes committed in the Second World War. Although I recommend this museum to anyone who visits Nagasaki as it serves as a reminder of the horrible events that occurred in 1945, I do highly recommend that visitors are aware of the events and the reasons for the outbreak of the Second World War beforehand.