Red Cross Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- Germany, Nürnberg
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 1.5 – 2 hours
- Opening Hours
- 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 · The practical page has the museum open Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, kept open until 8 pm every Thursday with the cafe until 9 pm, and closed Mondays plus 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January. Cafe HINIVUU runs 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Friday and 11 am to 3 pm at the weekend.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Full-price admission 15 Swiss francs as a combined permanent and temporary exhibition ticket, audioguide rental 2 francs · Child: Under 12s are free and ages 12 to 22 take the 10 franc reduced rate · The 10 franc reduced band also covers people over 65, visitors with disabilities, anyone currently without work, members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and employees of International Geneva through the CAGI Cultural Kiosk. The family rate takes 25 percent off all individual tickets for one or two parents with up to four children aged 12 to 22.
- Address
- Avenue de la Paix 17, 1202 Genève
- Coordinates
- 49.4539, 11.0767
Introduction
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum sits opposite the Palais des Nations in Geneva, a profound and moving humanitarian theme museum. The Red Cross was founded by Geneva merchant Henry Dunant—after seeing war's horrors he advocated neutral aid for the wounded and pushed the birth of the Geneva Conventions. The museum's three main themes—'Defending Human Dignity,' 'Rebuilding Family Links' and 'Reducing Natural Risks'—through moving objects, images, testimonies and interactive installations tell of the Red Cross's century and a half of saving lives and defending dignity in war, disaster and crisis. The exhibits are modern and affecting, prompting thought on humanitarian meaning. This museum is an important window into human mutual help and hope amid suffering.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| 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 |
The practical page has the museum open Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, kept open until 8 pm every Thursday with the cafe until 9 pm, and closed Mondays plus 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January. Cafe HINIVUU runs 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Friday and 11 am to 3 pm at the weekend.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Full-price admission 15 Swiss francs as a combined permanent and temporary exhibition ticket, audioguide rental 2 francs |
|---|---|
| Child | Under 12s are free and ages 12 to 22 take the 10 franc reduced rate |
| Free Admission | Free for Friends of the Museum members, anyone accompanying a visitor with disabilities, ICRC and IFRC staff and holders of the ICOM, AMS, KulturLegi, press, Raiffeisen, Geneva City Pass, Swiss Museums Pass or Swiss Travel Pass cards |
The 10 franc reduced band also covers people over 65, visitors with disabilities, anyone currently without work, members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and employees of International Geneva through the CAGI Cultural Kiosk. The family rate takes 25 percent off all individual tickets for one or two parents with up to four children aged 12 to 22.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Red Cross Museum?
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; The practical page has the museum open Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, kept open until 8 pm every Thursday with the cafe until 9 pm, and closed Mondays plus 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January. Cafe HINIVUU runs 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Friday and 11 am to 3 pm at the weekend.
How much is the admission for Red Cross Museum?
Adult: Full-price admission 15 Swiss francs as a combined permanent and temporary exhibition ticket, audioguide rental 2 francs; Child: Under 12s are free and ages 12 to 22 take the 10 franc reduced rate; Free Admission: Free for Friends of the Museum members, anyone accompanying a visitor with disabilities, ICRC and IFRC staff and holders of the ICOM, AMS, KulturLegi, press, Raiffeisen, Geneva City Pass, Swiss Museums Pass or Swiss Travel Pass cards; The 10 franc reduced band also covers people over 65, visitors with disabilities, anyone currently without work, members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and employees of International Geneva through the CAGI Cultural Kiosk. The family rate takes 25 percent off all individual tickets for one or two parents with up to four children aged 12 to 22.
Any practical tips for visiting Red Cross Museum?
The exhibits are moving and thought-provoking—worth a calm, careful look. Pair with the opposite Palais des Nations for a half day.
How long should I spend at Red Cross Museum?
A typical visit takes 1.5 – 2 hours.
