Collections

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum preserves more than 30,000 objects, including the world’s largest collection of humanitarian posters. Its diverse collections, of both national and international significance, ranging from historical archives to contemporary works, bear witness to the actions and values of the Movement. Among these 30,000 objects are:

• More than 10,000 posters from over 120 countries;
• More than 10,000 photographs;
• 1,780 objects including 450 artefacts from prisoners of war;
• More than 300 drawings;
• More than 200 medals;
• More than 100 medical objects;
• 535 16 mm films digitised between 2021 and 2023 by the Federation;
• An important philatelic collection;
• More than 300 textiles, including uniforms, flags and informational textiles;
• A significant collection of rare books, including Henry Dunant’s personal Bible and nursing and first aid manuals;
• The archives of The International Prisoners-of-War Agency, comprising 20 linear metres of general files and 5,119 boxes of index cards tracing the Agency’s activities.

Here you can explore a selection of objects in images and go deeper into their history through our podcast.