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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum in Geneva, Switzerland, explores the history, principles, and contemporary challenges of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Its permanent exhibition examines humanitarian action through the past, present, and future of the Movement, featuring over 30,000 objects including the world's largest collection of humanitarian posters. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and an annual artist residency.

Families and Kids

The museum offers a children's activity booklet (up to age 13) and sensory bags with noise-cancelling headphones. Children under 12 enter free. The museum hosts family-friendly workshops and activities on Solidarity Sundays.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, with late opening until 20:00 on Thursdays. Closed on Mondays, 24, 25 and 31 December, and 1 January.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-17:00
Wednesday
10:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-20:00
Friday
10:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

15 CHF
Adult admission
10 CHF
Senior admission
10 CHF
Student admission
10 CHF
12-22 years
0 CHF
Under 12 years old
10 CHF
Family rate: -25% discount on all individual tickets for 1 or 2 parents accompanied by a maximum of 4 children (aged 12-22)
0 CHF
Free for: under 12, Friends of the Museum members, persons accompanying a person with disabilities, ICRC/IFRC staff, ICOM card, AMS card, KulturLegi, press card, Raiffeisen card, Geneva City Pass, Swiss Museums Pass, Swiss Travel Pass
130 CHF
Guided tour: CHF 130 per group (up to 25 people) in addition to admission price

Contact

Webpage
redcrossmuseum.ch
Email
info@redcrossmuseum.ch
Address
Avenue de la Paix 17, 1202 Genève

Access

Nearby stops

  • Genève, Appia200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Genève
9m
Lausanne
55m
Martigny
1h 55m
Sion
2h 10m
Neuchâtel
2h 10m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    Yes, the entire museum is fully accessible, including the reception area, toilets, café, gardens, workshop and conference rooms, and exhibition areas via a lift. Wheelchairs are available to borrow at reception.
  • Are there audio guides available for the exhibitions?
    Yes, self-guided tours are available with an audioguide in nine languages: German, English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Arabic and Russian. In French, three adapted versions are available for children, teenagers and adults. An audio-described tour is also available for visually impaired visitors.
  • Is there a café or restaurant on site?
    Yes, Café HINIVUU is located within the museum, serving hearty sweet and savoury dishes and beverages. It is open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 5pm, Thursday until 9pm, and on the first Sunday of each month for brunch.
  • Are lockers available for storing personal belongings?
    Yes, free lockers are available for backpacks, jackets and personal belongings.
  • Is the museum suitable for children?
    Yes, a children's activity booklet designed for children up to age 13 is available in French and English at reception. Sensory bags with noise-cancelling headphones and other items are also available. Children under 12 get free admission.

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