What other travelers are saying about Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
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.
If it’s your first time in Nagasaki, this place is a must-visit. The city is known worldwide for its tragic history related to the atomic bomb—but how much do we really understand about it?
This museum presents the devastating consequences of war in a powerful and human way. The exhibits are deeply moving, with personal stories and artifacts that make the horror of the event feel very real, no matter who you are or where you’re from.
It can get crowded at times, especially with tour groups, so be prepared for that. But even a short visit leaves a lasting impact.
One part that really stood out to me was the section on the post-WWII nuclear arms race. It leaves you with a chilling thought—what if no one ever stops?
You don’t need to spend a lot of time here, but you’ll leave with a heavy heart and a deeper awareness.
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Absolute must visit. 200 yen entrance fee for adults, 100 yen for schoolchildren. Details the destruction of nuclear weapons and showcases the tragedies of such. Many artifacts on display as well as testimonies, timelines, and many informative videos. One of the most well translated museums I have been to. It has most of the exhibits with English translations, and about half have chinese and korean. There were a lot of school children on fieldtrips, but the museum was well designed with wheelchair accessibility and routing so that there weren't many areas of congestion. Be sure to check out the roof observatory.
it's beautiful. it's sad. it's knowledge. it's required. Keep peace as a priority. End atomic and or nuclear weapons. I got the Audio guide ... it helped me move through the sections faster which is great for me because I love museums and i spend a lot of time in them.
