A word from the team

Alessia

As part of the "COVID-19 and Us by Magnum Photos and You" project, we invited you to share with us your stories, impressions and experiences of the pandemic. We have to admit, we were surprised by the important amount of testimonies received!
Thank you !
Discover a first selection here.

Photo credit: Camilla Piana, Milan, Italy

A word from the team

Catherine

Catherine Burer, Head of Collections, pays tribute to the "Petrified", the ten sculptures by Carl Bucher that have welcomed our visitors for more than 30 years. These sculptures are now leaving the atrium to return to the calm of the museum's collections and benefit from preventive conservation actions, which have become necessary in order to preserve their integrity.

COVID-19 and Us by Magnum Photos and You

Our theme this week: Express

Discover this week'simages

COVID-19 and Us by Magnum Photos and You

Our theme this week: Challenge

Discover this week's images and join us on Friday May 29 at 6.30 pm for a conversation about this week's images with our guests Pauline Vermare, Cultural Director, Magnum Photos New York, and Philippe Stoll, Head of Research in Humanitarian Communication, ICRC.

Posters unpacked

Exposure is extended until July 26th!

More than ever, the posters of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement remain relevant. A precious tool to better understand the present!

Reopening on June 9th! We look forward to welcoming you.

A word from the team

Pascal

Pascal Hufschmid shares his story and reveals the genesis of the participatory project imagined in collaboration with Magnum Photos and ... you.

COVID-19 and Us

TAKE PART IN A NEW PROJECT AND LET’S BUILD IT TOGETHER!

To make sense of the complete changes caused by the pandemic, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum (MICR) is launching “ COVID-19 and Us “, an international participatory project, in partnership with the famous agency Magnum Photos.

YOUR STORY CONCERNS US ALL

TAKE PART IN A NEW PROJECT AND LET’S BUILD IT TOGETHER!

Regardless of our walk of life and age, the Covid-19 pandemic has left its mark on all of us. Our experience of this exceptional situation is both individual and collective. To make sense of what happened to us and to build a memory of it for future generations, we invite you to share your story with us.

A word from the team

Pascal

Our director tells you about the Museum's news, exciting new projects and collaborations and the future reopening of the institution!

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

8th of May

This date thus represents an opportunity to familiarize and raise public awareness of the humanitarian principles and values of the Red Cross Movement, as well as to contribute to a message of solidarity.
Originally, the Parc des Bastions in Geneva was to host a popular festival open to all on 8 May. If this event had to be cancelled, its organizers, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the Swiss Red Cross (CRS), the Geneva Red Cross (CRG) and the International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (MICR), have decided to celebrate this 8 May 2020 by broadcasting short films on social networks.

Colour a poster!

Every Wednesday, a poster of our collections to be coloured

We have a vast and really beautiful collection of posters at the Museum. They help us to understand what is happening to us all today.

A word from the team

Hi, my name is Fabienne and I work at the Museum as an Executive Assistant.

I would like to say a big THANK YOU to Nathalie, the cashier at my village grocery store, who keeps her smile and good humour despite the current situation.

Call for applications

Young Advisory Board | MICR – UNIGE

The International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent and the University of Geneva are launching a Young Advisory Board. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the cultural domain and to deepen your understanding of international humanitarian action as it is presented by the museum.

This program, open to all faculties, is aimed at students currently enrolled in a master's level course throughout the period, from September 2020 to June 2021.

#CultureChezVous in 60 seconds!

THE CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS OF GENEVA MOBILIZE AND INVITE THEMSELVES TO YOUR HOME

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum is launching a new initiative - #CultureChezVous - in collaboration with a stellar group of Geneva based cultural institutions supported by Ville de Genève - Officiel and Geneva Tourism | Switzerland

Get inspired by a 60-second video presentation of a key artwork, film, performance or item every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Today, Pascal Hufschmid talks about an incredible 1870 poster kept in our collections, which tells us so much about solidarity, the acceleration of time and our relation to images.

COVID-19: PUBLIC CLOSURE

The Museum closes its doors

As part of measures taken by the federal authorities to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum is temporarily closing its doors.
We are monitoring the situation closely. We thank you for your understanding and will provide you with further information as soon as possible.
More information on: http://www.geneve.ch/en

COVID-19: Latest news

Pascal Hufschmid's word

The Museum is closely following developments related to the coronavirus. We tell you about its impact and the importance of solidarity between cultural actors.

THE FIFDH 2.0. IS BACK!

The screening of "Selfish" at the Museum is cancelled.

The Museum is a proud partner of FIFDH Genève, the leading international event dedicated to film and human rights.

Due to the Covid-19, all public screenings are cancelled. But the festival maintains its mission and has worked hard for an alternative programme that we fully support!

Congratulations to the whole team for their motivation, determination and commitment.

More info : www.fifdh.org

Humanitarian Principles. Here & Now

from December 4 until March 22

10 original short films examine the impact of humanitarian principles from a fresh, local and contemporary perspective.
Free entrance to the installation

The Humanitarian Adventure

Video Presentation

Three separate areas, each developed by a well-known exhibition architect from a different cultural background, allow you to explore three major challenges in today’s world

YOUR EVENT

Privatize the Museum !

It is possible to rent The Restaurant or the room Henry Dunant for your private events.

FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM

Join us!