Situated prominently on the ground floor is the Human Rights workroom, where dignitaries, officials, government representatives and other guests can meet on social initiatives to advance the cause of human rights on the continent and beyond. The wall panels highlight the Church’s human rights programs.

Beginning on the ground floor, the building has been designed to include meeting and conference rooms where religious leaders, human rights experts and government and civic officials can work together on solutions to important human rights and social betterment issues.

As one enters the building at reception, one sees the Aims of Scientology and the Creed of the Church of Scientology displayed. Here, also, are exhibits and audio-visual displays that demonstrate the religious nature of the Church, including the findings and conclusions of religious scholars, courts and government agencies in Europe and around the world who have reviewed Scientology in depth and uniformly determined it to be a bona fide religion.

In the anteroom next to the Human Rights workroom is a photographic display of churches of Scientology around the world.

In the sitting area beyond reception are displays depicting the activities and results of the many social betterment programs sponsored by churches of Scientology, including the Volunteer Minister Program. A Volunteer Minister is someone who uses Scientology to change conditions for the better — for himself, his family, his groups, friends, associates and for mankind. Although their actions address virtually every aspect of life, Volunteer Ministers are especially well known for providing succour and practical help during times of disaster — including the heroic efforts of more than 800 such Volunteer Ministers who worked shoulder to shoulder with police and fire fighters at Ground Zero, New York, in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist disaster.

The first floor includes the audio-visual lounge (above, right) where visitors may view films and other visual presentations that provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of the Scientology religion, as well as statistics, demographics and the personal testimonies of Scientologists (below).

Also on the ground floor is the Human Rights workroom where visiting experts representing private groups or governmental bodies can confer and coordinate on initiatives to advance human rights. The room also contains briefing panels that feature the highlights of the Church’s human rights programs over the years. These include displays that describe numerous reforms accomplished in the field of mental health by the Church-sponsored Citizens Commission on Human Rights throughout its 35 years. Display panels of Freedom magazine, published internationally by the Church and widely recognised as one of the foremost voices for social justice and human rights, present some of the many astounding stories Freedom has broken during its 35-year history.

The first floor houses the L. Ron Hubbard photo gallery, a conference room and the adjacent audio-visual room (above). The photo gallery chronicles the life of Mr. Hubbard, the founder of the Scientology religion, his researches into the mind and human spirit, and his broad humanitarian achievements.

The exhibits in the photo gallery offer insight into the extraordinary life of L. Ron Hubbard.

Adjacent to the Human Rights workroom is a complete photographic presentation of churches of Scientology around the world, showing the rapid expansion and growing impact of the religion.

On the first floor, a spacious audio-visual lounge allows visitors to view films and other visual presentations about Scientology. Here, one can gain a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of the Scientology religion.

Also on this floor is the L. Ron Hubbard photo gallery. It chronicles the life of the founder of the Scientology religion and his researches into the mind and human spirit. These exhibits offer a fascinating glimpse into the extraordinary life and extensive accomplishments of this remarkable man.