Audio Guide of the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

The museum is open every day from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (last entry at 5:00 PM), with extended hours in August. The easiest way to get there is to take the Nagasaki Electric Tramway (Line 1 or 3) to the "Atomic Bomb Museum" stop, which leaves you just a few minutes away on foot. You can check the latest details on its official website.

Admission is very affordable: 200 yen for adults and 100 yen for students (prices subject to change), and it is free for small children and resident seniors. Advance online booking is usually not necessary for individual visitors; you can buy your ticket at the entrance with cash.

I recommend setting aside between 60 and 90 minutes to go through the museum at a relaxed pace and reflect on the exhibits. If you tend to read every information panel or use a detailed audio guide, your visit could last up to two hours.

This museum focuses specifically on the devastation of August 9, 1945, and the story of Nagasaki’s reconstruction, with a deeply moving emphasis on world peace and nuclear disarmament. It offers a unique and profoundly human perspective that complements, rather than repeats, the experience of Hiroshima.

To avoid crowds from school groups, it is best to arrive right at opening time (8:30 AM) or after 3:30 PM. Visiting near August 9 (the anniversary of the bombing) is especially moving, but keep in mind that it will also be much more crowded.

Yes, the museum is fully accessible and free of architectural barriers to ensure access for all visitors. It has elevators, ramps, and accessible restrooms, and they even offer wheelchair loans at the entrance if you request one.

You are in the historical epicenter; right next door you will find the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall and the Hypocenter Park. Just a few minutes away on foot, you can also visit the famous Peace Statue and the ruins of Urakami Cathedral.

Prepare yourself for an emotionally intense experience and bring tissues; silence and respect are essential here. So you do not miss any historical detail and can fully understand the deeper context of each gallery, I strongly suggest relying on a good narration or audio guide during your visit.