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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 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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Exceptional place, Geneva. With Love.

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Thank you for the wonderful museum! We are finishing a study abroad program called “Arts and Reform in the Heart of Europe”. Your museum toed our themes together perfectly.

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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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A beautiful and spiritually invigorating experience!

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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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Enjoyed the historical documents and art that tells the story of the Reformation.

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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 : Report from Jean Calvin to the authorities on the suicide of Jean Vachat
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Report from Jean Calvin to the authorities on the suicide of Jean Vachat

Here is a document in the handwriting of John Calvin, dated January 23...

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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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trésors du MIR : Collection of founding texts
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Collection of founding texts

14 prestigious testimonies from the beginnings of the Reformation. T...

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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 : Letter from John Calvin to Guillaume Farel
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Letter from John Calvin to Guillaume Farel

Among a number of exceptional documents, the MIR presents this importa...

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trésors du MIR : Psalms translated into French by Marot and Bèze
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Psalms translated into French by Marot and Bèze

This delightful little work contains four texts constituting the compl...

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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 : Luther's Bible
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Luther's Bible

This Bible by Martin Luther, printed in Wittenberg in 1550 (the first ...

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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 : Luther in hell and Calvin in hell
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Luther in hell and Calvin in hell

Two exceptional paintings by Heemskerck The two paintings depict Luthe...

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