Hiroshima · Japan
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum tickets: ¥200
Main adult ticket: Permanent exhibition, adults (including university students). Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome).
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- Permanent exhibition, adults (including university students)Junior high school age and under go free. Groups of 30 or more ¥160 eachChild Free¥200
- High school studentsFree on Saturdays outside holidays and school breaks¥100
- Aged 65 and over (with official proof of age)¥100
Main ticket ¥200 (about US$1 · £1, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children up to junior high school age. High school students on Saturdays (not holidays or school breaks). Holders of Japanese disability certificates and one carer.
Opening hours
Every day: 7:30am to 7pm from March to July and September to November, 7:30am to 8pm in August (9pm on 5 and 6 August), 7:30am to 6pm from December to February. Entering before 8:30am, or in the last hour or so before closing, needs an online booking. Closed 30 and 31 December, and for a changeover in mid-February.
Booking
Buy at the museum (cards and cashless payments accepted) or through its online ticket and booking system; an online booking is needed for the early-morning and evening entry times.
World Heritage site
Part of Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome), on UNESCO's list since 1996.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum?
The main adult ticket (Permanent exhibition, adults (including university students)) costs ¥200, about US$1 · £1. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum for free?
Children up to junior high school age. High school students on Saturdays (not holidays or school breaks). Holders of Japanese disability certificates and one carer.
When is the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum open?
Every day: 7:30am to 7pm from March to July and September to November, 7:30am to 8pm in August (9pm on 5 and 6 August), 7:30am to 6pm from December to February. Entering before 8:30am, or in the last hour or so before closing, needs an online booking. Closed 30 and 31 December, and for a changeover in mid-February.
Do you need to book Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum tickets in advance?
Buy at the museum (cards and cashless payments accepted) or through its online ticket and booking system; an online booking is needed for the early-morning and evening entry times.
Is the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome), on UNESCO's list since 1996.