Former Mitsubishi Nagasaki Shipyard Wooden Mold Factory (Nagasaki Shipyard Museum)

Overview

The former Mitsubishi Nagasaki Shipyard Wooden Mold Factory is a historical building constructed in 1898. It was once used to create wooden molds for engines and other components. An important industrial heritage site that contributed significantly to Japan's modernization, it was registered as a World Cultural Heritage site in 2015 as part of the "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining". The museum showcases exhibits on shipbuilding history and technology, as well as original manufacturing equipment such as large riveters and 37-kin hammers. It also features fascinating stories, including a fire during the construction of a luxury liner and the impact of the atomic bombing. Particularly noteworthy is the old wooden mold factory building (museum), which miraculously survived the atomic bombing. This building serves as a precious record of the time, conveying the memories of war and a longing for peace. The former Mitsubishi Nagasaki Shipyard Wooden Mold Factory is more than just a historical site; it's a vital place that recounts the efforts and skills of those who drove Japan's modernization, and preserves the memories of war. We invite you to visit and experience a piece of Japanese history.