Geneva : Museums 4

International Red Cross & Red Crescent Museum, Geneva
Tagged as "Discover the Fascinating History of the World's First Humanitarian Organization" the Internationals Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum in Geneva is home to a very expansive and impressive exhibition. The Red Cross was established after the Geneva Convention of 1864. Such is the reputation of this museum that many say it is among the best museums in Europe and as such should not be missed during any visit to Geneva. The exhibits mostly take the form of multimedia and interactive displays as you get transported from one war to another and one disaster to another and see what role the Red Cross has played during each war or humanitarian disaster.

Among the permanent exhibitions are The Written Work, Acts of Mercy, The Battle of Solferino, The Foundation of the Red Cross, Towards Universality, Prisoners of War, The First World War, Between the Wars, The Second World War, 1945 to 80s and Today.

The United Nations, Geneva
Situated opposite the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Museum, The UN office in Geneva is simply massive and today (despite the fact that the HQ for the UN has been in New York since 1945) still is a hive of activity. Built in 1936 as the headquarters for the newly formed League of Nations, the building has witnessed some remarkable historic events since its construction.

Guided tours are available to help you see and understand the role the UN played in modern history. Topics, contemporary, historic and future are covered during the tour which are run each day from 10am to 2pm (April thru October) and from 09am to 6pm (July thru August). During the remainder of the year tours run from 10am to 12 pm and from 2pm to 4pm. A visit to the United Nations is something that should not be missed during any trip to Geneva.

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