A special exhibition commemorating the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing, titled "Hiroshima University's Former School of Science Building No. 1: Memories to be Passed on to the Future," organized by the City of Hiroshima and co-sponsored by Hiroshima University, has opened at the Former Bank of Japan, Hiroshima Branch, in Fukuromachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City on November 1, 2020.

Constructed as the main building of Hiroshima University of Literature and Science, the former School of Science Building No.1 is a symbol of Hiroshima as an academic city. The atomic bomb destroyed most of the building, leaving only small portions of the outline intact, and a large number of university staff and students were killed in the blast. After Hiroshima University was established, the building became the School of Science Building No. 1, which was then closed in 1991 following the relocation of the building.

This was the first time that this exhibition has been held, which aims to provide a place to learn about the history of the former School of Science Building No. 1 and the reality of the atomic bombing, to share our thoughts on peace, and to promote the understanding of the importance of preserving the buildings that were bombed and passing them to future generations.

The exhibition consists of nine sections, including "History of the former School of Science Building 1," "Hiroshima University of Literature and Science before the Bombing," "Damage Caused by the Bombing," "Atomic Bomb Drawings by Citizens," and "People Associated with Hiroshima University of Literature and Science.” About 60 items are on display, including photo panels and documents from the Hiroshima University Research Institute for Radiation Biology and Medicine, as well as actual artifacts such as a lunchbox and an excavated iron helmet.

The exhibition will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (1:00 p.m. on the last day) until November 12. Admission is free.