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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 14 languages and bring 15 important works to life through augmented reality.

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A history of the Reformation

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

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Super interesting guide.

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Incredible museography, beautiful staging!

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Wonderful exhibit. Thank you ! This was such an interesting and informative experience

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Excellent, very informative & accessible

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This is a most wonderful exhibition of exhibits that displayed the origins and expansion of Reformation. Truly this museum is one of a kind and unique.  

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Congratulations!! Excellent way to show and instruct the public about the Reformation. Great addition of tablets to engage and teach children the round talk downstairs

slavery & Mary, video or Protests; the music corner; video on evolution of Protestantism, all unexpected and great.
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A really interesting museum. I really liked the music room and how interactive and engaging the exhibitions are!

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Excellent and thought provoking! Desmond Tutu and the Dutch Reformed Church, with “Protestant”, on opposite sides in Apartheid South Africa. A flexible creed indeed

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We love learning more about the Reformation! What a beautiful exhibit of historical importance. It'a amazing looking back on all of this rich history and beautiful bravery!

The Treasures of MIR

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 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 : Geneva Bible
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Geneva Bible

The first Reformed Bible translated into English The history of this f...

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trésors du MIR : Caricatures of Calvin
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Caricatures of Calvin

Pen sketches made on the flyleaves of a small work by the theologian R...

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trésors du MIR : Assembly in the Desert
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Assembly in the Desert

At the edge of a wood, the participants are gathered around a pastor...

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trésors du MIR : Silver pocket watch with alarm
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Silver pocket watch with alarm

Here is an object that illustrates the contribution, in very varied fi...

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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 : The Wassy massacre
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The Wassy massacre

The Wassy massacre, which occurred on March 1, 1562, triggered the fir...

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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 : The harangues of Théodore de Bèze
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The harangues of Théodore de Bèze

The failure of the Poissy colloquium has a great impact. The notoriet...

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