ICRC, Humanitarian museum in Geneva, Switzerland.
The ICRC is a museum in Geneva dedicated to humanitarian work and the principles of the Red Cross movement. The exhibitions show how organizations respond to conflict, disaster, and human suffering, organized around three main themes of human dignity and solidarity.
The museum was founded in 1988 and documents the evolution of humanitarian aid from its origins to today. It tells how organizations adapted to new crises over the decades and changed their methods to meet emerging needs.
The space carries the name of the international humanitarian organization founded here, and its mission shapes everything you see inside. Visitors encounter stories of how this work touches people worldwide and how the principle of human compassion has grown from these walls.
The museum is located near the Palais des Nations and is easily reached by public transport. Opening hours vary by season, so checking the website before visiting helps you plan your trip properly.
The building was designed by three different architects, each creating separate exhibition spaces. This unusual collaboration shapes the architectural variety that visitors experience while exploring the museum.
Location: Genève
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Avenue de la Paix
Opening Hours: April-October Tuesday-Sunday, PH10:00-18:00; November-March Tuesday-Sunday, Holidays 10:00-17:00; December 24, 25, 31 off; January 01 off
Phone: +41227489511
Website: http://micr.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.22741,6.13690
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41
Geneva offers a diverse heritage combining history, science, and nature on the shores of Lake Geneva. The city houses institutions such as the Palace of Nations and CERN, religious buildings like Saint Pierre Cathedral where Calvin preached, as well as cultural spaces like the Patek Philippe Museum...
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The Red Cross, such an important institution that shows through this museum its field of action in different places around the world. Exciting!
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