The Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall is a museum in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province in eastern China. It is also known as the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders, and it is the place to go in the city to learn about the events of 1937.
What you will find
The museum is a solemn memorial. Its exhibits document the 1937 Nanjing Massacre through historical material, and the displays include survivor testimonies that give a personal voice to the history. The hall is an important site for historical remembrance and for education, and it also runs peace education programs for visitors.
What kind of visit it makes
This is a visit to set aside time for and approach with care. Plan to move slowly through the galleries and to read the testimonies rather than rush past them. Many visitors find it a reflective outing, and it suits anyone interested in modern history, in how a city remembers its past, or in the lessons of peace.
- Address: 418 Shuiximen Street, Jianye District, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210017, China
- Telephone: +86-25-86612230
Because the hall is a memorial, it is best approached as a place of remembrance. Check the contact number before you travel for current visiting arrangements.
