International Museum of the Reformation (MIR)

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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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Temporary Exhibition

Ferdinand Hodler. Profession of Faith

September 25, 2026 – January 24, 2027

Through some fifty paintings and drawings on loan from the most prestigious public and private art collections in Switzerland and Germany, this unprecedented exhibition reveals the connections between Ferdinand Hodler and religion. From rare biblical subjects to large-scale Symbolist compositions, including interpretations of the Reformation, the selected works trace the spiritual journey of the painter, who gradually transformed his Protestant heritage into a vision of nature as an expression of a higher unity.

Ferdinand Hodler, Was die Blumen sagen, um 1893, Öl auf Leinwand, 100 x 50 cm, Liestal, Kunsthistorische Sammlung, Archäologie und Museum Baselland, © Serge Hasenböhler

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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.

Super interesting guide.

Incredible museography, beautiful staging!

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

Excellent, very informative & accessible

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.

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.

A really interesting museum. I really liked the music room and how interactive and engaging the exhibitions are!

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

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!