Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
長崎原爆資料館
At 11:02 a.m. on August 9, 1945, an atomic bomb destroyed much of Nagasaki. The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum tells the history of this event in the form of a story that is easy to follow. Nearby is the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, which passes on survivors' stories. The museum is a short walk from Peace Park.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
April and September to March: 8:30 to 17:30 (entry until 17:00). May to August: 8:30 to 18:30 (entry until 18:00).
- Closed
Closed December 29 to 31.
- Admission
Adults 200 yen; elementary, junior high and high school students 100 yen. Children under elementary school age are free.
- Getting there
About a 5-minute walk from Peace Park.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- An audio guide can be rented for 150 yen at the exhibition reception.
- The nearby National Peace Memorial Hall is free of charge.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Plan about 1 hour for the visit, or more if you want to watch the video materials slowly.
- General photos and videos are allowed, but close-up photos of individual exhibits need permission. Do not use flash.
- Eating and drinking are not allowed inside (strictly not in the exhibition rooms). You may drink water from your own bottle at the Ikoi no Hiroba area on B1.
- Museums are quiet, indoor places that are good for a break, but few have a prayer room. Staff may let you use a quiet corner if you ask politely.
- Photography rules change by exhibition. Check the signs before taking pictures.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Nagasaki and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Nagasaki
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr05:08
- Sunrise06:41
- Dhuhr12:06
- Asr15:04
- Maghrib17:27
- Isha18:50
Times are calculated for Nagasaki City. Times may differ elsewhere in Nagasaki.
Places to pray near Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Photo: Houjyou-Minori, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): city.nagasaki.lg.jp, discover-nagasaki.com, nabmuseum.jp