Located in the Nations neighborhood directly across from the United Nations, the Red Cross Museum serves as a thought-provoking center for exploring the profound impact of humanitarian action on our lives, both locally and globally. Each year, the museum selects a central theme and curates engaging exhibitions, guided tours, talks and workshops.
“Tuning in – The Acoustics of Emotion” is an exhibition that delves into the connections between sound, voice, heritage, and humanitarian action. Utilizing sound archives and collections from the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and the International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, the exhibition explores which voices we preserve, their significance, and the role of music in humanitarian efforts. It features soundtracks, historical recordings, posters, photographs, prisoners’ objects, and artworks both historical and contemporary.
The Museum invites you to a festive summer evening combining music, art, and dialogue. From 6pm to midnight, enjoy three DJ sets and take part in a collaborative weaving project with artist Zahra Hakim. At 6:30pm, the guided tour “1 Museum, 3 Perspectives” offers a fresh take on the permanent exhibition through the voices of the Museum Director, a humanitarian studies expert, and an ICRC delegate. Free entry to the event and workshop; tour fee applies.
As part of the Museum’s artist residency, Zahrasadat Hakim invites participants on a reflective walk through the natural surroundings of Sauverny and Versoix. The day begins at the French-Swiss border with an introduction to the artist’s practice, followed by a meditative hike featuring spontaneous weaving moments in nature and dialogue along the way. The activity ends in Versoix, with museum admission included in the ticket (valid until 31 December 2025). In case of rain, the event will be held indoors at the Museum.
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