When you first hear of a "Peace museum" you may be slightly mystified or perhaps even a bit skeptical. It is easy to imagine what goes into a war museum but what can you put in a peace museum? And if the peace movement is to be represented in a museum does that mean it is being relegated to the past?

Through exhibitions and educational activities, peace museums aim to help build a "culture of peace" in the here and now. One of the strengths of peace museums is that they can reach out to and involve the general public through exhibits, workshops, testimonials and other venues.