International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum in Geneva is a museum dedicated to the history, principles and contemporary practice of humanitarian action, situated next to the International Committee of the Red Cross headquarters.

Its galleries present the development of humanitarian law and relief operations alongside personal testimony, artefacts and interactive exhibits that explain the work of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The museum combines historical narrative with contemporary case studies to illustrate the challenges of humanitarian response.

The museum was established by the Red Cross movement to document and explain humanitarian action to the public and to support education in international humanitarian law. Over time it has expanded its use of multimedia and temporary exhibitions to address ongoing crises.

It sits in Geneva close to the lake shore and the international district, readily accessible by public transport from the city centre.

• Location and languages: Located adjacent to the International Committee of the Red Cross headquarters in Geneva, the museum presents content in several languages and includes interactive installations.
• Visit length: Typical visits take around 1.5 to 2 hours; guided tours and educational programmes are available and can be booked in advance.

What to See #

• Permanent exhibition: A permanent exhibition that traces the history and principles of humanitarian action and international humanitarian law through objects, testimonies and multimedia displays.
• Temporary exhibitions: Rotating temporary galleries and special exhibitions that focus on contemporary humanitarian crises, humanitarian response and documentary photography.