When we went in August 2023, there was quite a wait to get in, but the queue zigzags underneath an elevated part of the building, so it’s shady. It costs only 200 Yen for adults, and it’s free for kids. The museum has various different areas, but the one that we visited has hundreds of displays telling the stories of real people hurt, killed and affected by the bomb. It’s unapologetically horrific, but the stories are incredibly well-told and illustrated by numerous deeply personal artefacts. The research that must have gone into this is mind-blowing and it’s been put together with help from survivors, so it feels like a genuine insight. It is an intense and sobering experience to understand what people went through.

Probably the most moving and emotional experience I've ever had. This museum shows the true horrors of nuclear war that no other place can do. And yet, they do it so respectfully, despite the immeasurable pain this event has caused. As an American and human being who lives in this world, I recommend you visit this museum.

Such a mind sobering experience in such beautiful setting, but a reminder the atrocities of the Atom Bomb dropped over Hiroshima in 1945. This tour was an absolute must for my wife and I and our guide did a wonderful job of explaining the history of the people before, experiences on the day of the bombing and recovery process after. There's simply too much history to divulge in this review, nor would I want to spoil the experience for other travellers, only to say to get the most out of it, you must have an experienced guide who can answer so many questions. The Peace Park is beautifully set out and dedication to monitoring of nuclear arms with an eternal flame burning brightly to remind us all of this event. Our guide provided a cool burger lunch on the viewing platform of the Orizuru Tower. What a learning experience and privilege to have been part of this group.

It was hard to fully appreciate everything in here because it was so very crowded. You couldn't get near some of the exhibits. The stories and the photos are very moving. The dark rooms for some of the exhibits don't help with the claustrophobic feel of the place. As usual there are cafe, shop, toilets. It's must-visit but could have been better designed.

Well worth a visit if you’re visiting Hiroshima. The entry fees are incredibly low, and the wait to enter was only a few minute's. The displays are good, if not a little repetitive at times, but no great issue. We spent 90-120 minutes in the museum, give or take. You could take longer if you stop and read everything.

An amazing experience. The museum is sobering and contains lots of information. However it was extremely crowded when we visited at about 10.30 am on a weekday. Hundreds of school children and other tourists - which made it very claustrophobic and almost impossible to read the many interesting information boards and exhibits. It definitely made our visit much less of an experience than it should have been.

Many reviewers complained about the layout but I found it actually very effective. When you enter the first part of the museum it feels as if you're cut off from the outside world which makes walking through the exhibition not a leisurely stroll but a test of endurance. It fits the harrowing exhibition and displays. But as others pointed out, it was extremely crowded and it was sometimes hard to be able to read the displays. The museum is a must see in Japan. When you leave the museum, you're not the same person as you were before.

The memorial museum is a must visit. I've been here before and the experience once again highlighted the trauma of war fare and the impact of two atomic bombs detonated over the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It was important to see the other side of the story.... The walk through the peace park was certainly a time to reflect when looking at the remnants of the Bomb Dome which was just below the explosion but not completely destroyed.

Of all the monuments in Peace Memorial Park, I enjoyed the Museum the most. It is very well laid out and tells its story well with plenty of documentation. This section of the Museum brought to life the stories of the victims and survivors who were depicted in photographs as well as in letters, diaries, memoirs, and oral histories. I could connect the history of a victim's account of the event and subsequent years. Of course, there are many gory, graphic pictures too showing too much detail that sometimes forced me to look away.

A harsh reminder that world peace is the answer if we are going to avoid the hardships and pain of war. American children are often told a different perspective of the A-bomb. This tells the story of the people that lived and died. Take your time and go early.