Explore the museum exhibitions
Visit the British Red Cross museum in person or discover our online exhibitions.
Our museum is based in London. You can visit us in person for our current exhibitions. Or if you can't visit us, explore our online exhibitions.
Our current exhibitions - visit us in person
Museum of kindness: 150 years of the British Red Cross
Permanent
Museum of kindness showcases over 150 years of history. It follows the journey of the British Red Cross through the stories of people who have shaped our history and those who are part of our story today.
Power and pride: Celebrating Black history
Open to visit from 29 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
This exhibition brings to light the inspiring work of Black humanitarians, both during their service with the overseas branches of the British Red Cross and in the years following independence.
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Doris Zinkeisen and the British Red Cross: Brushstrokes from the front lines
Open to visit from 8-12 May 2025
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the British Red Cross shines a light on the life and work of Doris Zinkeisen – a volunteer, a trailblazing artist and a dedicated humanitarian.
Caught in conflict
Open from 12 August 2024
To mark 75 years of the Geneva Conventions, this exhibition explores how the Red Cross has been here for humanity during past and present conflicts, and telling the stories of people who have been affected.
The Royals and the Red Cross: A celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
6 June 2022 to June 2023
Exploring over 70 years of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s work with the British Red Cross and a history of longstanding support from the British Red Cross.
EmpowHER: A patchwork of female leadership and empowerment
March 2022. Online only.
Inspired by the WW2 Changi quilt, a group of EmpowHER participants and Youth Workers designed and created a quilt featuring inspiring messages of hope, strength and encouragement.
Thank you to everyone who helped create the EmpowHER quilt, especially the girls and young women who took part in the project. You can find out more about some of the patches below.
Vaccination: A history of saving lives
February 2021. Online only.
Showcases objects from key moments in the history of vaccination. Ranging from the initial vaccine discovery to the impact on public health and disease prevention, it also charts the history of misinformation of vaccines.
Black history is British history
October 2020. Online only.
Black people have made huge contributions to our life-saving work both in the UK and overseas since we were founded in 1870. The exhibition celebrates our Black volunteers, staff and notable humanitarians, who have shaped the world we live in today.
150 Voices
August 2020. Online only.
Explore 150 years of history through our fascinating co-curated online exhibition highlighting 150 unique Red Cross items. Access the stories behind them told by a range of people from around the UK.
Crafting new futures: Creativity and ingenuity of refugees and displaced people
19 June to December 2023
We celebrate the creativity and ingenuity of refugees and displaced people in the UK and around the world. Featuring works of art and useful and imaginative products, often created with limited resources.
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For more than 150 years we have been there for people who have nowhere else to turn, and we won’t stop now. By giving monthly, you can become part of something bigger, offering hope, support and stability to people in crisis.
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