NAGASAKI ATOMIC BOMB MUSEUM
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
features the history and events leading up to the attack with
pictures, documents and relics.
The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum commemorates the
explosion of the atomic bomb that devastated
Nagasaki at 11:02am on 9 August 1945.
The first atomic bomb museum was built in 1955 to show the world the
horror of the bombing and the need to eliminate all nuclear weapons.
The present museum was opened in April 1996 on the occasion of the
50th anniversary of the bombing.
The museum covers the history of the event as a story, focusing on
the attack and events leading up to it. It also covers the history
of nuclear weapons development. The museum displays photographs,
relics and documents related to the atomic bombing. Videos are also
shown.
Next to the museum is the Nagasaki International Peace Memorial Hall
for the Atomic Bomb Victims. Built in 2003, it has three purposes:
- to remember those who perished in the atomic bombing
and to offer a prayer for peace;
- to offer information on international co-operation
and exchange activities concerning medical treatment for sufferers of
nuclear accidents;
- to preserve pictures of the deceased, and memoirs and
personal accounts of the atomic bombing.
Location: 7-8 Hirano-machi
Opening Hours: May 1-August 31: 08:30-18:30 (August 7-9: 08:30-20:00)
September 1-April 31: 08:30-17:30
Closed December 29-31.
Entrance Fee: Adults: ¥200, Aged 6-17: ¥100
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