The museum describes well what happened on that terrible day of August 9 1945. There are a lot of English translation & I particularly appreciate timeline of the decision of dropping the bomb between the leaders. A must to understand the severity of the event. A gave it a 4 as some parts are repetitives.

We visited this museum having travelled there on the excellent Nagasaki tramway. It is a large and well set out museum showing the lead up to the bombing in 1945. Pleasantly not partisan or blame apportioned but plainly read details and exhibits of this horrendous wartime bombing.

Housed here are the remnants of what little they have salvaged from the bombing of Hiroshima. They also have a complete history and account of what really happened, videos and a diorama where you can visually see the damage brought by the atomic bomb. It's very sad to watch the videos of the survivors retelling their experiences. Even simply reading... More

It's hard to describe this museum as if I were reviewing a hostel. Basically, this museum is very important and although the subject is harsh and very upsetting it is a very necessary visit if you're a tourist in Japan. I'm stuck for words so all I can do is suggest you go as it documents a terrible and terrifying... More

I was a little hesitant about coming here with 3 kids (13, 10 and 5) not sure if they would be interested....or worse, disturbed by horrific images of the war. However, while a solemn experience, the museum itself was really well put together. It made the historical facts come to life and my kids were fascinated as well as impacted... More

The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum gives a good reminder of the horrors of atomic bomb and one cannot imagine the devastation of a nuclear bomb. The ruins of a church, some remnants and photos of people who sustained injuries at the time of the bombing and later melt our hearts. As memories are short and we were born after the... More

The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum is easily reached by tram from Nagasaki station. Once inside you will see the strings of paper cranes, a symbol of peace, that are placed throughout the building. I recommend you take the audio self guided tour option and take in the story that unfolds. The exhibits are thoughtfully placed and lead you through the... More

I was expecting to be sad but I wasn't expecting to learn so much. This was a truly engaging and informative museum experience. It would be hard to come out without being completely against nuclear weapons. You do not need to stay more than an hour and it is possible to visit in about 45 minutes. Good bathrooms.

The museum part where they explain what happened that day is as good as the Hiroshima museum. If you have any interest (or guilt) on the matter, go there. But, attached to the museum is a memorial room which is church-like. Wonderfully green-coloured glass towers, dripping water. Off to the side is an always changing slide show of all the... More