Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

This is a location to study the atomic bombing, along with the Atomic Bomb Dome. Since 1949, materials relating to the atomic bomb's damage and suffering have been on display, starting just four years after the blast. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum was established in 1955.

This museum depicts the circumstances surrounding the bombing through a variety of exhibits, including explanations of the structure and destructive force of the atomic bomb, radioactivity, heat rays, the blast, and fire damage, as well as an exhibition of the victims' personal effects. The exhibited pieces, which include valuable evidence such as a charred lunch box, a burnt uniform, stone stairs marked with a person's shadow formed by the heat rays, and traces of black rain, are sure to have an intense impression on visitors of all generations.

More than 300 victims have spoken about their experiences in videos that can be viewed at any time. Also available are audio tours in 17 languages and pamphlets in 9 languages. The East Building hosts an exhibition called "Hiroshima's History in Light of the Atomic Bombing", which introduces historical data about Hiroshima from before and after the bombing. At the Main Building, victims' belongings and photographs are on display. The Main Building also houses the museum shop.

Address: 1-2 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0811

Website: hpmmuseum.jp