Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: tickets, opening hours and when you need to book
Before you go: three things that change your plan
- You only need to book for the first hour or the late window. Entering the permanent exhibition in the first hour (7:30–8:30) or in the late window needs an advance online reservation; the museum lists no reservation requirement for other hours.
- The late window moves with the season. It is 17:30–18:30 from March to July and September to November, 18:30–19:30 in August (18:30–20:30 on 5 and 6 August), and 16:30–17:30 from December to February.
- Without a reservation, be inside before the late window starts. That means by 17:30 from March to July and September to November, 18:30 in August and 16:30 from December to February; with a reservation, entry ends 30 minutes before closing. A late-afternoon visit after Miyajima needs a firm return time.
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What to know first
An adult ticket costs ¥200, high-school students pay ¥100, and junior-high students and younger are free. For most of the day you do not need to book, but entry to the permanent exhibition in the first hour (7:30–8:30) and in the late-entry window before closing requires an advance online reservation. The museum opens at 7:30 all year and closes at 19:00 from March to July and September to November, 20:00 in August (21:00 on 5 and 6 August) and 18:00 from December to February. It is closed on 30 and 31 December and in mid-February.
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Opening hours
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| Period | Hours | Late-entry window (reservation required) |
|---|---|---|
| March – July, September – November | 7:30 – 19:00 | 17:30 – 18:30 |
| August | 7:30 – 20:00 | 18:30 – 19:30 |
| 5 – 6 August | 07:30 – 21:00 | 18:30 – 20:30 (reservation needed for the permanent exhibition) |
| December – February | 7:30 – 18:00 | 16:30 – 17:30 |
Every day, entry to the permanent exhibition in the first hour, 7:30 to 8:30, also needs an advance online reservation. Whatever time you go, enter at least 30 minutes before closing.
Closed: 30 and 31 December, and for an exhibition changeover in mid-February. The museum's library keeps its own closure dates.
Sources for this section: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum · City of Hiroshima
Admission
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| Who | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (college students and up) | ¥200 |
| High-school students | ¥100 |
| Junior-high students and younger | Free |
| Visitors aged 65 and over | ¥100, showing a passport |
| Groups | Adults ¥160 each for groups of 30 or more; high-school students free for groups of 20 or more |
Sources for this section: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Bags, photos and parking
- Bags: large bags are not allowed in; lockers are on the first floor of the East Building. We have not verified locker sizes or how many there are, so if you are carrying a suitcase, consider leaving it at your hotel first (our judgement).
- Photos and video: personal use without flash is allowed, with no application needed. Tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed. Flash or photographs for publication need an application in advance.
- Parking: Peace Memorial Park has no public car park; the museum points drivers to paid parking nearby.
Sources for this section: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Worked example: two adults and a 15-year-old high-school student, early on an October morning
- You want to be in at 7:45, inside the first hour, so book online in advance.
- Tickets: 2 × ¥200 + ¥100 = ¥500.
- In October the museum closes at 19:00. If you arrive later in the day instead, enter by 18:30 at the latest; 17:30 – 18:30 is the late-entry window that needs a reservation.
Sources for this section: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum · City of Hiroshima
Which choice fits your trip
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| Your situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| You want to see the permanent exhibition first thing (7:30 – 8:30) | Reserve online in advance |
| You arrive mid-morning or mid-afternoon | No reservation is listed for those hours; just enter at least 30 minutes before closing |
| You want to go in late (17:30 – 18:30 in March – July and September – November, 18:30 – 19:30 in August or 18:30 – 20:30 on 5 and 6 August, 16:30 – 17:30 from December to February) | That is the late-entry window for the permanent exhibition; reserve online |
| You are 65 or over | Bring your passport for the ¥100 ticket |
| You have big luggage | Large bags are not allowed in; lockers are in the East Building |
| You are travelling around New Year or in mid-February | The museum is closed 30–31 December and for an exhibition changeover in mid-February |
Sources for this section: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum · City of Hiroshima
FAQ
Do I need to book the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum?
Only for permanent-exhibition entry from 7:30 to 8:30 and in the late-entry window before closing.
How much is a ticket?
¥200 for adults, ¥100 for high-school students, free for junior-high students and younger; ¥100 for visitors 65 and over showing a passport.
Can I take photos?
Personal photos and video without flash are allowed, with no application needed; no tripods or selfie sticks. Flash or photographs for publication need an application in advance.
Is there parking at the museum?
The park has no public car park; use nearby paid parking.
Is it open in August?
Yes, until 20:00, and until 21:00 on 5 and 6 August.
Sources for this section: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Your next step
If you plan to enter the permanent exhibition at 7:30 – 8:30 or in the late-entry window (17:30 – 18:30 from March to July and September to November, 18:30 – 19:30 in August or 18:30 – 20:30 on 5 and 6 August, 16:30 – 17:30 from December to February), reserve online before you travel, through the museum's visitor information page. If you are visiting near a holiday, see Japan holiday closures and weather disruption; if your bags are the problem, see hotel luggage before check-in.
Sources for this section: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
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Official sources
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- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
What this confirms: Opening hours; Admission; Bags, photos and parking; Worked example: two adults and a 15-year-old high-school student, early on an October morning; Which choice fits your trip; FAQ; Your next step
Last checked - City of Hiroshima
What this confirms: Opening hours; Worked example: two adults and a 15-year-old high-school student, early on an October morning; Which choice fits your trip
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About this guide
When is advance online entry required, what does admission cost and what should I leave outside?
Sources last reviewed: 13 October 2026.
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When is advance online entry required, what does admission cost and what should I leave outside?
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| Question | What we found | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| You want to see the permanent exhibition first thing (7:30 – 8:30) | Reserve online in advance | |
| You arrive mid-morning or mid-afternoon | No reservation is listed for those hours; just enter at least 30 minutes before closing | |
| You want to go in late (17:30 – 18:30 in March – July and September – November, 18:30 – 19:30 in August or 18:30 – 20:30 on 5 and 6 August, 16:30 – 17:30 from December to February) | That is the late-entry window for the permanent exhibition; reserve online | |
| You are 65 or over | Bring your passport for the ¥100 ticket Source: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum | |
| You have big luggage | Large bags are not allowed in; lockers are in the East Building Source: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum | |
| You are travelling around New Year or in mid-February | The museum is closed 30–31 December and for an exhibition changeover in mid-February |
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- : Clarified that early and late advance reservations cover the permanent exhibition, made the 5 and 6 August extended hours explicit, and labelled the source notes separately. The City of Hiroshima FAQ was checked on 18 October 2026 and confirms admission until 30 minutes before closing; other source checks retain their earlier dates.
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- Reservation scope and August exceptions
Clarified that early and late advance reservations cover the permanent exhibition, made the 5 and 6 August extended hours explicit, and labelled the source notes separately. The City of Hiroshima FAQ was checked on 18 October 2026 and confirms admission until 30 minutes before closing; other source checks retain their earlier dates.
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