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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.

CinéMIR

Since 2017, the museum has produced several films. They can be viewed in a small cinema.

Films shown:

Silence, we preach! (F/E)

Once Upon a Faith in America (F/E)

Visit to the First MIR (F)

The Reformation in 7 minutes! (F/E/D)

The garden or why Leave Paradise (F/E/D)

Babel or the Story of Totalitarian Madness (F/E/D)

The Wait (F)

Radical Joy (F)

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Testimonials

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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!

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The Temple of Paradise

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View of Geneva in 1548

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Luther in hell and Calvin in hell

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Adam names the animals

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Collection of founding texts

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Psalms translated into French by Marot and Bèze

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