Getting to the International Red Cross Museum
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, at the heart of a humanitarian adventure
Located opposite the Palais des Nations, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum presents the universal subject of humanitarian action.
You can easily get to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum. Discover all the information you need to prepare your visit in complete comfort.
How does humanitarian action concern all of us, here and now?
To encourage reflection among its visitors, the Museum invites artists, cultural partners, and researchers to explore the challenges, values, and current issues surrounding humanitarian action.
The Museum thus asserts itself, in an open, agile, and welcoming manner, as a place of remembrance, creation, and debate.
Through the production of original artistic content and the development of ambitious partnerships in Switzerland and around the world, the Museum contributes to the influence of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Geneva.
What lines should I take to get to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum?
Plan your trip from your location in Greater Geneva.
A bit of history
In 1963, the approach of the ICRC's centenary revived initiatives for the creation of a Red Cross museum in Geneva.
In 1981, the Foundation for the International Museum of the Red Cross, chaired by Philippe de Weck, was created. It opened its doors to the public for the first time in 1988 when it then took the name of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, under the presidency of Jean-Pierre Hocké.
In 2013, after 22 months of work, the museum reopened its doors with the new permanent exhibition “The Humanitarian Adventure”.
FAQ
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Find out how to get to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum.
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What are the opening hours for visits to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum?
- Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Every Thursday, the museum stays open until 8 p.m., and the café until 9 p.m.
- The museum is closed on Mondays and on the following days: December 24, 25, and 31, and January 1.
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What are the admission fees to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum?
The permanent exhibition and temporary exhibition are now included in a single combined ticket price (Full price: $15, Reduced price: $10).
Find all ticket prices on the museum's website.
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What are the main themes covered by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum?
The museum explores the major issues surrounding humanitarian action, focusing on the central question: “How does humanitarian action affect us all, here and now?” It aims to be a place of remembrance, creativity, and debate, encouraging understanding of the history, current events, and challenges of humanitarian action on a local and global scale.
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Is the museum accessible to groups and schoolchildren?
Yes, the museum is structured to accommodate groups and offers specific programs for schoolchildren, making it an educational destination.
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Quels services supplémentaires le musée offre-t-il aux visiteurs ?
The museum offers guided tours, a café called HINIVUU, and the possibility of renting spaces. Accessibility measures are also in place for people with reduced mobility.
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What are the opening hours for visits to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum?