Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
5 expert reviews
“A sobering scientific reminder of the human damage caused by the advent of the nuclear age. ”
– Atlas Obscura
Top choice
"This minimalist memorial by Kuryū Akira is a profoundly moving place. It is best approached by quietly reading the carved inscriptions and walking around the sculpted water basin. " Full review
Top choice
"An essential Nagasaki experience." Full review
2 Stars
"The 9 August 1945 was a defining moment in the history of the world. The exhibition conveys the horror and devastation wrought by the bomb dropped at 11.02am, and its interminable..." Full review
"Displays illustrate events leading up to the bombing, the devastation afterward, Nagasaki's postwar restoration, the history of nuclear weapons, and the subsequent peace movement. " Full review