Amnesty International Opens First Virtual Museum
Amnesty International has launched “Stories That Resist,” its first virtual museum offering an immersive 360-degree experience designed to showcase 65 years of global human rights research, campaigning, and collective action.
Developed in the Americas, the digital space brings together more than 50 historical items across five thematic galleries. Visitors can navigate emblematic objects drawn directly from Amnesty International’s archives, alongside photographs, campaign materials, videos, awards, and personal testimonies from individuals who chose to intervene against injustice.
Honoring Six Decades of Resistance
“The history of Amnesty International is made up of people who refused to remain indifferent,” said Ana Piquer, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for the Americas.
“This museum allows us to honour their courage, preserve the memory of our struggles and remind ourselves that every action, however small it may seem, can help transform a life.”
Archival Milestones and Global Awards
The virtual institution highlights defining moments and high-profile accolades. Among them is the 1977 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded to the organization in recognition of its contribution to the defence of human rights.
The galleries also feature individuals and grassroots movements recognized with the Ambassador of Conscience Award, which stands as Amnesty International’s highest distinction.
Celebrating Icons of Justice
Conferred upon figures who have leveraged their voices to confront injustice and inspire millions, the award’s recipients showcased in the museum include Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai, Ai Weiwei, Alicia Keys, Greta Thunberg, and the Fridays for Future movement.
Connecting Future Generations to Activism
More than a digital archive, the initiative is structured as a space for memory, education and participation aimed at introducing the movement’s history to new audiences and future generations. Organizers designed the platform to demonstrate what can be achieved when thousands of people organize and act in the face of injustice.
The platform is accessible free of charge from anywhere in the world and includes built-in accessibility features to accommodate all visitors. It is fully available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
“Every campaign, every investigation, every object and every person who chose to act is part of this history,” Piquer said. “Today, that legacy has a new space where it can continue to inspire.”
The virtual museum can be accessed online at www.museoamnistiainternacional.org.
