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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum 広島平和記念資料館
peace museum in Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
史About
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is a museum in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, in central Hiroshima, Japan, dedicated to documenting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in World War II.
The museum was established in August 1955 with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Hall (now the International Conference Center Hiroshima). It is the most popular of Hiroshima's destinations for school field trips from all over Japan and for international visitors. 53 million people visited the museum between 1955 and 2005, averaging over one million yearly. The architect of the main building was Kenzō Tange.
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要Quick facts
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Location | Nakajimachō, Hiroshima |
| Founded | 1955 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Official website | pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/top_e.html |
| Nearest stations | Fukuro-machi Station · 280 m Hiroden Ujina Line Chuden-mae Station · 377 m Hiroden Ujina Line Hondōri Station · 412 m Astram line Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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問Questions visitors ask
What is Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum?
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is a museum in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, in central Hiroshima, Japan, dedicated to documenting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in World War II.
Where is Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum?
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is in Nakajimachō, Hiroshima. The nearest station is Fukuro-machi Station (about 280 m in a straight line).
When was Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum founded?
1955, according to Wikidata.
What are the opening hours of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: http://www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/top_e.html
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