Take a Discovery Break: Museums, Tours & Exhibits

Why does humanitarian action concern all of us, here and now?

To reflect on this question with its visitors, the Museum invites artists, cultural partners and members of the research community to explore the issues, values and current relevance of humanitarian action.

In doing so, the Museum establishes itself as an open, agile and welcoming place of remembrance, creativity and debate.

Through the creation of original artistic content and the development of ambitious partnerships in Switzerland and around the world, the Museum contributes to enhancing the profile of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and of Geneva.

CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics, is one of the world's largest scientific laboratories.

Scientists from around the world study these particles and the forces that bind them together. Their goal is to trace the origins of the Universe by recreating the conditions that existed just after the Big Bang, in order to better understand its evolution.

CERN Science Gateway invites visitors to immerse themselves in the heart of this fascinating quest through interactive exhibitions, hands-on laboratory workshops, science shows and guided tours.

Designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, this futuristic building is a true bridge between science and the public.
 

Together is a unique immersive experience exploring multilateralism and the role of the United Nations. It shows how, by working together, we can live and prosper in peace.

Opened in June 2026 in the heart of the Palais des Nations park, the Nations Gateway offers a 60-minute immersive journey spanning nearly 2,000 m² and covering seven major areas of action: peace and security, human rights, humanitarian action, the environment, health, development and innovation. The experience is available in eight languages.

A unique opportunity to step inside the United Nations in Geneva, where decisions are made every day that shape our world and improve the lives of billions of people.

After spending many years abroad, Catherine Hubert Girod returned to Geneva and rediscovered her city with renewed fascination. Following an international career in humanitarian work, she became a guide to share the unique story of International Geneva.

During this tour, retrace the geopolitical events that shaped the city and discover how Geneva contributed to the creation of the League of Nations and, later, the United Nations.

A former delegate of the ICRC, Catherine also takes you back to nineteenth-century Geneva to meet the citizens who gave birth to the Red Cross and the Geneva Conventions. Discover why modern humanitarian action and humanitarian law originated here, and how they helped shape Geneva's international vocation.

Built between 1923 and 1926, the William Rappard Centre was the first building in Geneva specifically designed to house an international organization: the International Labour Organization. It later hosted, among others, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the GATT Secretariat, before becoming the headquarters of the World Trade Organization in 1995.

A witness to 100 years of international cooperation, this remarkable building is closely linked to the development of multilateralism in Geneva.

Led on a voluntary basis by staff members, the guided tours invite visitors to discover the architecture, works of art and history of this iconic landmark of International Geneva.