As you travel on a journey that centers on the plight of individuals, families, communities of different groups of people affected by weapons of war, including the nuclear bombs, each encounter will transform the history of WWII in Asia as a subject into experiences to be lived and felt, that inspire you to contemplate on its relevance to current society and our agency and power in building cultures of peace.
Consider the following questions as you engage with the exhibits:
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What ideas and conditions enable a merciless war?
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Where are the stories and voices of help, humanity, and hope against those that dehumanize?
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What connections does the quote by Confucius “Study the past, if you want to define the future.” inspire you to make, and why?
At the end of your visit, leave your call for peace message as an alternative to war preparation, war profiteering, and war violence.
Exhibit Galleries
Both exhibit contents and design are engaging, representational, and educational.
Content
The exhibition is comprised of three major components: Introduction and Overview, the scourges of war, and post-war reflections. All research-based contents have been curated using the principles of authenticity and humanity values while achieving their educational goals.
Exhibit Design
Through digital media, photos, documents, and artefacts, visitors will not only gain vital knowledge of WWII in Asia and its ongoing relevance but also a better understanding of humanity through different human stories and reflections. Through design and curation, the Asia-Pacific Peace Museum engages visitors in creative ways of knowing and understanding the scourges of war and be inspired to reflect and take actions in pursuit of peace and reconciliation.