The main building is a designated important tangible cultural property, with walls still showing scars from the bombing and records of atomic bomb investigations preserved.
The main building of the Meteorological Museum is a preserved and renovated former office building of the Hiroshima Regional Meteorological Observatory, built in 1934. It is a valuable building that retains the characteristics of reinforced concrete architecture from the early Showa period, and is designated as an Important Tangible Cultural Property by Hiroshima City. Inside, walls with glass fragments broken by the blast are preserved, and materials such as records of atomic bomb investigations by the observatory staff at the time are also on display. You can also visit the north exterior wall facing the hypocenter. In the video corner, a video of the novel "Blank Weather Map" (written by Kunio Yanagita), which describes the state of the meteorological observatory at the time of the bombing, is also screened. Currently, as a meteorological museum, you can learn about the weather while having fun through experience exhibits such as the "Gust Capsule" where you can experience the strength of the wind, and the 「Typhoon Box」 where you can experience the feeling of being inside a cloud.
INFORMATION
- business hours
- 9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)
- Holidays
- Every Monday (open if it falls on a national holiday), the day after a national holiday (open if it falls on a Saturday, Sunday or national holiday), etc. December 29th to January 3rd *May be temporarily closed
- price
- Individuals: 100 yen for adults, 50 yen for seniors (65 years and older) and high school students, free for junior high school students and younger. Groups (30 or more): 80 yen for adults, 40 yen for seniors (65 years and older) and high school students. *Proof of age with official proof is required for the senior rate. *For group reservations, explanations of atomic bombing-related exhibits and science shows for groups are available (reservations must be made by phone), but please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request depending on the application situation.
- address
- 〒730-08351-40-1 Eba Minami, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
- Phone Number
- 082-231-0177
- Website
- Parking notes
- About 25 cars using the grounds of Ebasan Park. *The parking lot is shared by users of Ebasan Park. Parking lot reservations cannot be accepted. *Please note that if you use the car navigation system when coming by car, you may be guided to the park's pedestrian lane. *Please use public transportation as it will be very crowded during special exhibitions and events.