The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum in Geneva explores the history and challenges of humanitarian action. Opened in 1988 opposite the Palais des Nations, it features a permanent exhibition, an interactive timeline and personal testimonies.
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MICR International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
Main highlights
- The Humanitarian Adventure, a permanent exhibition in three areas designed by different architects
- Twelve witnesses share their present-day experience of humanitarian work in the field
- An interactive timeline traces 150 years of Red Cross and Red Crescent history
Overview
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum is dedicated to humanitarian action and the work of Henry Dunant. Opened in 1988, it stands opposite the Palais des Nations, at the heart of the diplomatic district of International Geneva, the city where the Red Cross was born.
The largely underground building blends into Ariana Park. The museum works with artists and cultural partners to explore the values and current issues of humanitarian action. It sees itself as a place of remembrance, creativity and debate.
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What to see and do
The permanent exhibition “The Humanitarian Adventure” is organised into three themed areas, designed by architects from different cultural backgrounds : defending human dignity, restoring family links and reducing natural risks.
Throughout the tour, twelve witnesses of our time describe their experience of humanitarian work in the field. Their stories put a real face on the themes covered in each area.
An interactive timeline unfolds 150 years of humanitarian history, from the founding of the movement to today’s challenges. A space devoted to current events lets visitors follow Red Cross and Red Crescent operations around the world. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and debates on humanitarian topics.
Practical information
Getting there : on foot, 10 minutes from Place des Nations through Ariana Park. By bus, Appia stop, served from Cornavin station and the airport. By car, take the Grand-Saconnex exit off the A1.
Parking : public car park at Place des Nations and a space reserved for people with reduced mobility at 2 avenue Appia.
Visit duration : at least two hours.
On site : a café overlooking Ariana Park.
Visitor tips
Take time to listen to the testimonies and explore the interactive displays, which make up the core of the visit. Check the museum’s programme before you go so you can catch a temporary exhibition or a debate.
This place is part of the selection Geneva, between lakes, mountains and cosmopolitanism.
Nearby
- The Palais des Nations, built between 1929 and 1936, houses the European headquarters of the United Nations.
- The Ariana Museum, in Ariana Park, showcases ceramics and glass from around the world.
- CERN, in Meyrin, welcomes visitors to its Science Gateway to discover particle physics.
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