Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Museum Museum documenting atomic bombing and peace advocacy
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum documents the 1945 atomic bombing and sits beside Peace Memorial Park and the A‑Bomb Dome. Visitors come to study exhibits, survivor testimony and the city’s postwar memorial landscape.
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum documents the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and its aftermath, using artifacts, photographs and personal testimonies to promote peace and nuclear disarmament. It is located within the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in central Hiroshima.
Permanent displays include damaged objects from the blast, photographic and cartographic records, and recorded survivor testimonies that explain the humanitarian and environmental consequences. The museum serves both as a historical record and as a centre for education on the effects of nuclear weapons.
The institution was established in the postwar period and has been developed to present curated historical material and ongoing peace education programmes. The museum is positioned beside key memorials in the park, including the Atomic Bomb Dome and cenotaphs.
It stands on the bank of the river running through central Hiroshima within the landscaped Peace Park, a short walk from the A‑Bomb Dome and city centre transport links.
- Location and visit length: The museum sits inside Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park adjacent to the A‑Bomb Dome and is best visited with at least 1-2 hours to view exhibits and testimonies.
- Exhibits and focus: Exhibits focus on the August 6, 1945 atomic bombing, with original artifacts, photographs and survivor accounts used for education and remembrance.
How to Get to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum #
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is in Peace Memorial Park beside the Atomic Bomb Dome in central Hiroshima. From Hiroshima Station take the Hiroshima Electric Railway (Hiroden) tram to the Genbaku Dome-mae (Atomic Bomb Dome) stop-tram lines 1, 2 and 6 serve the stop-and the museum is a very short walk (a couple of minutes) from the tram stop. If arriving by bus, many city buses stop near the Peace Park; the park is also an easy walk from central stops around Hondori and the Bus Center.
Tips for Visiting Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum #
- Arrive right at opening on weekdays to avoid school groups and large tour buses that typically arrive mid‑morning; early visits also give quieter time for personal reflection in the exhibits.
- Allow at least 1.5-2 hours to work through the permanent exhibition - many visitors rush the testimonies and artifact displays, which are where much of the museum's contextual material resides.
- After the museum, cross the river to view the Atomic Bomb Dome from across the Motoyasu River and use the park pathways for quieter photo angles and reflective space away from the museum entrance.
Best Time to Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum #
Weekday mornings outside major remembrance dates (notably August 6) are the best times to visit to avoid crowds.
Weather & Climate near Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum #
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1945 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (308 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (258 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (204 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (250 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
