Exhibitions

Permanent exhibition

Discover the Reformation from 1517 to the present

The MIR (International Museum of the Reformation) showcases historical items from the Reformation in Geneva and abroad in a lively manner, spanning 500 years of history. The Reformation started in Europe and gave Geneva its international renown.

Past exhibitions

Rooms

The treasures

Temple of Lyon called “Paradis”

Jean Perrissin, Le Temple de Paradis. ©Bibliothèque de Genève

Luther in hell and Calvin in hell

Purchased thanks to donations by the Hempel family, François Micheli and Lorenzo Pedrazzini.

Luther Bible

Luther Bible, Wittenberg, 1550. Frontispiece engraving. International Museum of the Reformation, Geneva.

« Good museum. International Museum of the Reformation was founded with the aim of showcasing the living history of Geneva and the Reformation. Artwork and the Bibles are interesting. Staff are friendly and helpful. There is audio guide available. »

Jose Lejin P J, Genève, October 2018