Humanity House nominated for prize

The Humanity House in The Hague has been nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award 2012. The museum opened its doors in December 2010.

The museum was nominated for the new museums category because it appeals to people in an innovative way. The winner of the European prize will be announced on 19 May.

The Humanity House is located on the Prinsegracht in The Hague and offers visitors the personal stories behind disasters and conflicts.

What does it mean to live or survive in a region ravaged by war or a natural disaster? What is it like to be forced out of your home, often living on the run and relying on emergency aid? With a moving ‘experience’ and varied programme of exhibitions, lectures, debates, films and educational activities, Humanity House lets visitors see, hear, and encounter the personal stories behind crises and conflicts.

Humanity House is an initiative of the Dutch Red Cross and is supported by the Municipality of The Hague and the European Regional Development Fund of the European Union.

More information can be found on the website of Humanity House.