Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Peace museum in Memorial Park, Hiroshima, Japan
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is a memorial facility in Nakajimachō dedicated to documenting the consequences of the 1945 atomic bombing. The complex features two main buildings linked by an elevated walkway, where documents, photographs, and preserved items are on display.
The facility opened in 1955 at the site where the first atomic bomb was dropped, commemorating the events of August 6, 1945. Since then, the building has been expanded several times to accommodate more materials and accounts from that period.
The museum's name reflects its mission to educate visitors about nuclear weapons and advocate for global peace. People walk through galleries where everyday objects from victims and testimonies from survivors are displayed.
Opening hours vary by season, with August offering longer visiting times and winter having shorter hours. It is advisable to allow plenty of time, as the exhibition is extensive and requires slow pacing.
The main structure stands on pillars, creating an open ground level that frames views toward the Atomic Bomb Dome ruins. This architectural choice connects the museum directly to the nearby monument through clear sightlines.
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