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The history of the Reformation

There is no other Museum like ours in the world. It's the only secular museum devoted to the history of both the Reformation and Protestantism. Paintings, objects, books, engravings and audiovisual features are available for your perusal in 12 vibrant rooms. Exhibition highlights include two paintings of Luther by Lucas Cranach, a letter written by Calvin and one by Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

You're in for a remarkable cultural experience that's designed for a broad public. It's also a truly immersive experience, as we provide free audio guides in ten languages and bring 15 important works to life through augmented reality.

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A very beautiful and rich exhibition! Lots of emotions too… Thanks to everyone. January 25, 2024

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Super interesting guide. Teacher in Moudon - January 24, 2024

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Incredible museography, beautiful staging! January 24th 2024

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Exceptional place, Geneva. With Love. January 27, 2024

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Magnificent exhibition on Rembrandt. As for the museum, it's beautifully diverse and aesthetically pleasing. January 31, 2024

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Beautiful exhibition on Rembrandt. Nice to rediscover the history of the Reformation as seen a few years ago. Bonne continuation au Musée. Biel - January 30, 2024

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Thank you very much for this beautiful exhibition. I wish there is an English version of the book of Rembrandt. A great experience to see Rembrandt works. Live long and prosper. February 1, 2024

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Admiring Rembrandt's works is like telling the Scriptures with your imagination. Thank you, Rembrandt! February 2nd 2024

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Thank you for the warm welcome, the permanent collection and the Rembrandt engravings. An exceptional moment. February 4, 2024

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Magnificent, magnificent, magnificent! Rembrandt is a genius of drawing. The exhibition is remarkable and thank you for the welcome and for the "printer". Bravo. February 6, 2024

The Treasures of MIR

trésors du MIR : The scripture chopping machine
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The scripture chopping machine

A caricature by Wolfgang-Adam Töpffer In this caricature, Töpff...

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trésors du MIR : Portrait of Charles IX
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Portrait of Charles IX

Here is a delightful little painting, created in the 19th century ba...

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trésors du MIR : Letter addressed to Jacqueline d'Entremont by Gaspard de Coligny
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Letter addressed to Jacqueline d'Entremont by Gaspard de Coligny

This manuscript takes us to the very heart of French history and the r...

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trésors du MIR : The St. Bartholomew's Day massacre
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The St. Bartholomew's Day massacre

A central painting in the history of Protestantism. Founding work fo...

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trésors du MIR : The balance
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The balance

This Calvinist caricature against the Roman Church, one of the most ...

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trésors du MIR : Bible of the 500th
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Bible of the 500th

More than 15,000 visitors to the MIR participated in the printing of...

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trésors du MIR : First Register of the Company of Pastors
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First Register of the Company of Pastors

Among the priceless jewels of the MIR is this collection of manuscri...

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trésors du MIR : The fatal joust of Henry II
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The fatal joust of Henry II

Here, among the jewels of the MIR, is this engraving which represent...

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trésors du MIR : Piece signed Henri III of France to Nicolas de Harlay
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Piece signed Henri III of France to Nicolas de Harlay

The MIR has, in its collection, this exceptional letter signed by King...

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trésors du MIR : The Temple of Paradise
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The Temple of Paradise

The painting from the Temple of Lyon called Paradise is one of the m...

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