Had a one day trip to Nagasaki and I decided to came here. It’s worth visiting this museum. It’s really emotional to see the history about the atomic bomb that affects to people. Entrance fee is 200¥. The layout very good, easy to navigate.
A very eye opening and significant experience for me. The museum is well put together and while it may be sad, it is definitely a learning experience of the past and how Nagasaki dealt with the aftermath of the atomic bombing.
Admission is 200 Yen, and it is definitely worth checking out. It’s a symbol of strength, unity and perseverance in troubling times and the museum highlights it well.
This is a showcase of one of our humanity's catastrophic history. Getting a further insight of what the civilians suffered and scale of destruction of nuclear power. Things you might not see or learn in your history class.
Interviews and testimonies of survivors of the aftermath is heart wrenching.
The path of travel in the museum are paced in chronological order before and after the bombing. It will be like a story telling walk through for visitors.
Tickets are cheap and generally no queues even when there are school excursions present for the visit.
This place is worth a visit if nuclear history is your interest.
We thought it was important to visit Nagasaki on our first visit to Kyushu. And it is important to visit the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, which stands as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of nuclear war, preserving the memory of the 1945 atomic bombing. It serves as a symbol of peace and resilience, educating visitors on the importance of disarmament and fostering a global commitment to a future free from nuclear weapons. But I wasn't quite prepared for the emotions that overcame me during the visit.
Nagasaki was chosen as a target for the atomic bombing primarily due to its industrial and military significance during World War II. It was a key port city with a strategic naval base and major wartime industries, including shipbuilding, arms production, and other facilities that supported Japan’s war effort. Additionally, Nagasaki was selected as an alternative target after the primary target, Kokura, was obscured by clouds on the day of the bombing, August 9, 1945. This decision led to the deployment of the "Fat Man" bomb over Nagasaki, causing immense destruction and loss of life.
But no, none of these reasons could ever justify such cruelty inflicted on the innocent people of Nagasaki. The issue lies in the justification of horrors against innocent civilians by citing the atrocities committed by others from their nation. Such reasoning not only perpetuates injustice but also undermines the moral principle that collective accountability cannot be imposed on the innocent. Retaliatory logic, grounded in tit-for-tat, is neither ethical nor defensible. Not anywhere in the world, not when using any weapon less horrifying than nuclear weapons.
One of the most striking exhibits was the charred remains of a student’s lunchbox, preserved at the serve as a haunting and deep reminder of the young lives lost in the atomic bombing.
I visited this museum back in December when it was my first trip to Nagasaki. I was not sure what to expect going into the museum, but I will say it is a very emotional heartfelt experience. I cried multiple times seeing what a nation could do to innocent people to just showcase power and force. But seeing the resilience of the people here in Japan, especially in Nagasaki it is amazing to know that humanity still exist. A great reminder of something that shouldn’t have happened and should never happen again.
