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Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum · 長崎原爆資料館
The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum presents exhibits on atomic bombing and peace. Take time to read the displays and reflect on Nagasaki’s history. If walking in nearby Peace Park too, allow separate time for the museum and park.
2026 museum admission, seasonal hours and closures Sources and dates checked Museum tram stop and roughly five-minute walk
Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Individual permanent-exhibition admission costs 200 yen. From April 1, 2026, high-school students and younger enter free with student ID or equivalent proof at reception. The adjoining national peace memorial hall is separate and free.
Opening hours and closed days
From September–April, the museum opens from 08:30–17:30, with last admission at 17:00. From May–August, it opens from 08:30–18:30, with last admission at 18:00. From August 7–9, closing extends to 20:00, with last admission at 19:30.
What can I see at Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum?
Exhibits on atomic bombing and peace
Explore museum exhibits on atomic bombing and peace, leaving time to read the displays carefully.
How to get to Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
From Nagasaki Station stop, take Akasako-bound route 1 or 3 to Atomic Bomb Museum stop, then walk about five minutes. On return, take a Nagasaki Station-bound tram.
Museum tram stop and roughly five-minute walk Nagasaki tram March 2026 routes, fares and transfers PDF
Before you visit
Allow separate time for the museum and park
Allow 1½ hours for exhibits, plus separate walking time for Peace Park. With children, choose how much to see according to the exhibition content and breaks needed.
2026 museum admission, seasonal hours and closures Museum tram stop and roughly five-minute walk
Check exhibition work areas for 2026–2027
Exhibition renewal makes part of section A unavailable September 10–October 10, 2026. Planned suspensions cover section C November 24, 2026–March 2027, part of B late December 2026–March 2027, and D January–March 2027. Exhibits outside construction remain open. Progress may change dates; check official notices for your visit.
Year-end closure dates
The museum closes from 29 to 31 December. If travelling at the end of the year, arrange your museum visit outside these dates.
Book admission to Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
Check the visit date, included areas and cancellation conditions on the booking page before choosing a ticket.
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Questions about Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
Can I enter the Atomic Bomb Museum during exhibition work?
Exhibits outside construction remain open. Renewal proceeds by section, so check the notice for your visit date to see whether the areas you want to view are open. The regular December 29–31 closure is separate from exhibition work.
Museum exhibition renewal and partial suspensions 2026 museum admission, seasonal hours and closures
Are the Atomic Bomb Museum and national peace memorial hall the same facility?
They are separate. General museum admission is 200 yen; the adjoining national peace memorial hall is free. From April 1, 2026, high-school students and younger also enter the museum free, showing student ID or equivalent proof at permanent-exhibition reception.
Sources and dates checked
- 2026 museum admission, seasonal hours and closures ·
- Sources and dates checked ·
- Museum tram stop and roughly five-minute walk ·
- Museum exhibition renewal and partial suspensions ·
- Sources and dates checked ·
- Sources and dates checked ·
- Sources and dates checked ·
- Nagasaki tram March 2026 routes, fares and transfers PDF ·
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