Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: Tickets and Visiting Guide
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum tells the story of the atomic bombing through personal belongings, photographs, documents and survivor testimony. It stands in Peace Memorial Park at 1-2 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima.
Allow about 90 minutes for the museum, plus time for travel, queues and breaks. Standard adult admission is ¥200. Early-morning entry and certain evening periods require an online reservation.
Plan your museum visit
Choose an entry time before arranging the rest of your Hiroshima itinerary:
- March–July
- 7:30–19:00
- August, except 5 and 6 August
- 7:30–20:00
- 5 and 6 August
- 7:30–21:00
- September–November
- 7:30–19:00
- For a quieter visit: Consider a reserved early-morning or evening slot. The museum’s visitor leaflet identifies 11:00–15:00 as its busiest period.
- For a shorter visit: The museum’s selected Main Building route takes approximately 30 minutes. Its guide suggests another 30 minutes for the East Building exhibits.
- For a more reflective visit: Set aside around 90 minutes or longer if you want to read extensively, use an audio guide or take breaks.
- For a family or group: Check the admission category for each visitor. Group rates have different minimum numbers for adults and high-school students.
Hours and reservation windows
| Date | Regular opening hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|
| March–July | 7:30–19:00 | 18:30 |
| August, except 5 and 6 August | 7:30–20:00 | 19:30 |
| 5 and 6 August | 7:30–21:00 | 20:30 |
| September–November | 7:30–19:00 | 18:30 |
| December–February | 7:30–18:00 | 17:30 |
The museum closes on 30 and 31 December and for an exhibition change in February. The announced exhibition-change closure is 15–20 February 2027. Opening hours can also change for events: on 6 August 2026, for example, the city announced a later opening of approximately 9:45. Check the museum’s official website for your date.
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. If you want a full 90 minutes inside on a day when the museum closes at 19:00, aim to enter by 17:30.
When is a reservation required?
Online reservation is normally required for the permanent exhibition from 7:30 to 8:30 and during the following evening entry periods:
| Period | Evening reservation guidance |
|---|---|
| March–July and September–November | 17:30–18:30 |
| August, except 5 and 6 August | 18:30–19:30 |
| 5 and 6 August | The city tourism guide lists 18:30–20:30; the city’s 2026 notice gives 19:30–20:30 |
| December–February | 16:30–17:30 |
Special arrangements can also apply during busy periods. For example, advance-reservation admission was introduced throughout the day from 8 to 16 August 2026. Check the booking page for the rules on your visit date.
Tickets and choosing an arrival time
Admission prices
| Visitor | Permanent exhibition admission |
|---|---|
| University students and older | ¥200 |
| High-school students | ¥100 |
| Junior-high-school students and younger | Free |
| Visitors aged 65 or older, with official proof of age | ¥100 |
| Groups of 30 or more adults | ¥160 per person |
| Groups of 20 or more high-school students | Free |
High-school students can also enter free on Saturdays, except on public holidays and during spring, summer and winter school vacations. The official Hiroshima tourism listing provides the admission categories and group thresholds.
How to buy tickets
Start at the museum’s official web-ticket purchase page on Asoview, linked from the official Hiroshima tourism guide. The museum also uses Klook for overseas sales; its English website is the place to begin if you prefer that route.
- Choose your visit date and preferred entry time.
- Check the booking page for reservation requirements and availability.
- Select the applicable admission category for each visitor.
- For a group, check the relevant adult or high-school threshold before purchasing.
- Keep the booking confirmation available when you visit.
Outside reservation-only periods, the museum’s leaflet lists online purchase, ticket machines and the counter as options. Buying online in advance can reduce time spent waiting to purchase tickets.
The multilingual audio guide is a separate rental: ¥500 per device. It is available at the audio-guide counter on the East Building’s first floor.
What you will see inside
Begin in the East Building, where the introductory exhibition provides context for the bombing. Continue across the connecting corridor to the Main Building, which presents victims’ belongings, photographs and other materials alongside accounts of what happened to individuals and families.
After the Main Building, return to the East Building for exhibitions on nuclear weapons and Hiroshima’s history. The museum’s Main Building visitor guide identifies a selection of exhibits for visitors with limited time. Some displays include photographs of severe injuries and people killed in the bombing; seating is available in several parts of the museum if you need a pause.
The museum opened on 24 August 1955. Its Main Building was designated an Important Cultural Property in July 2006.
Getting there and accessibility
From Hiroshima Station
- Streetcar: From the south exit, take a Hiroshima Electric Railway streetcar to Genbaku Dome-mae, then walk approximately 10 minutes through Peace Memorial Park. Fukuro-machi is another option, also followed by an approximately 10-minute walk.
- Local bus: From the south exit, take a bus to Heiwa Kinen Koen, immediately beside the park.
- Meipuru-pu sightseeing loop bus: From the Shinkansen exit, travel to Heiwa Koen-mae.
For the Atomic Bomb Dome and a walk through the park, choose Genbaku Dome-mae. For a shorter walk to the museum, consider a bus stopping at the park. See the official access guide.
From Hiroshima Airport
Take the limousine bus to Hiroshima Bus Center, then continue on foot. The tourism listing gives approximately 55 minutes for the bus and 10 minutes on foot. The accessibility guide gives approximately 25 minutes for the walk for wheelchair users.
Parking and facilities
There is no general visitor parking at the museum; drivers can use nearby paid parking. The accessibility guide lists two accessible parking spaces. They cannot be reserved, and visitors using them should speak to a security guard.
The same guide lists:
- A priority entrance on the south side and elevators inside.
- A first-floor lobby accessible toilet with ostomate facilities, available without paying admission.
- An East Building third-floor accessible toilet with ostomate facilities and a large changing bed.
- Two nursing rooms; ask a security guard to use one.
- Wheelchairs and strollers available to borrow.
Questions before visiting
Do I need to reserve if I visit during the day?
The museum’s leaflet lists ticket machines and the counter during ordinary daytime hours, but some dates have special admission arrangements. Check the booking page for your date and reserve online for the designated early and late periods.
How much should a family budget for admission?
Use the individual category for each person: adults and university students are ¥200, high-school students are ¥100, and junior-high-school students and younger enter free. Visitors aged 65 or older pay ¥100 with official proof of age. Eligible high-school students can enter free on certain Saturdays.
Is the museum suitable for a short visit?
The museum provides a selected Main Building route estimated at approximately 30 minutes. If time allows, add the East Building exhibits, estimated at another approximately 30 minutes. For a less hurried visit, plan around 90 minutes and leave separate time for any queue.
Can I visit the park and museum on the same day?
Yes. The museum is in Peace Memorial Park, and the walk from Genbaku Dome-mae takes you through the park. Allow time for the museum, the walk and any memorials you want to visit, then work backwards from your next train or timed activity.
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