Intro
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, located in Hiroshima, Japan, opened on August 24, 1955. The museum, designed by architect Kenzo Tange, features a modernist design with a stark, minimalist aesthetic. It is dedicated to documenting the devastation caused by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and promoting a message of peace. The exhibits include artifacts, photographs, and personal stories of the bombing's survivors, emphasizing the need for nuclear disarmament and global harmony.