that were exposed to radiation from the atomic bomb. Though some materials are double-cased, display techniques generally are not tailored in any special way for the preservation of these materials. Criticism When the museum initially opened in 1966 there was criticism of the re-interpretation of Japanese history. Furthermore, the museum was considered highly political, as it presented only one side of the story and did not promote the concept of peace. References External links Nagasaki City Tourist Guide information The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum Nagasaki Archive Nagasaki atomic bombing archive on Google Earth Aftermath of war Peace museums Monuments and memorials concerning the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Museums in Nagasaki World War II museums in Japan Museums established in 1955 City museums in Japan Peace organizations based in Japan 1955 establishments in Japan