Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum: A Memorial Facility at the Atomic Bombed Site for Renewing Pledges for Peace

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum: Conveying Pledges for Nuclear Abolition and Peace

At 11:02 AM on August 9, 1945, the atomic bomb (nicknamed Fat Man) dropped on Nagasaki City caused tremendous damage with heat rays, blast, and radiation at the time of explosion, killing approximately 74,000 people. "Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum" conveys through materials and testimonies the reality of the atomic bomb, human casualties, and wishes for nuclear weapons abolition.

Exhibition Contents

Many relics collected from around the hypocenter are exhibited including melted roof tiles, burned clothing, and a broken watch (stopped at 11:02). Photos, paintings, and testimony footage taken immediately after the bombing can also be viewed, conveying the reality of the atomic bomb. Introduction corners for international efforts toward nuclear weapons abolition are also within the museum.

Peace Park and Hypocenter Park

"Peace Park" adjacent to the museum has the "Peace Memorial Statue (bronze statue)," where the "Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Victims' Memorial Peace Ceremony" hosted by Nagasaki City is held every August 9. The hypocenter can be visited at nearby "Hypocenter Park (former Urakami Cathedral ruins)."

Urakami Cathedral

"Urakami Cathedral" located near the hypocenter is a Catholic church built in 1925. The church, devastated by the atomic bomb and rebuilt in 1959, is a symbol of peace.

Access

Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Nagasaki Electric Tram "Heiwa-koen Station." Approximately 10 minutes by streetcar from JR Nagasaki Station.