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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. January 25, 2024

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Super interesting guide. Teacher in Moudon - January 24, 2024

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Incredible museography, beautiful staging! January 24th 2024

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Exceptional place, Geneva. With Love. January 27, 2024

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Magnificent exhibition on Rembrandt. As for the museum, it's beautifully diverse and aesthetically pleasing. January 31, 2024

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Beautiful exhibition on Rembrandt. Nice to rediscover the history of the Reformation as seen a few years ago. Bonne continuation au Musée. Biel - January 30, 2024

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Thank you very much for this beautiful exhibition. I wish there is an English version of the book of Rembrandt. A great experience to see Rembrandt works. Live long and prosper. February 1, 2024

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Admiring Rembrandt's works is like telling the Scriptures with your imagination. Thank you, Rembrandt! February 2nd 2024

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Thank you for the warm welcome, the permanent collection and the Rembrandt engravings. An exceptional moment. February 4, 2024

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Magnificent, magnificent, magnificent! Rembrandt is a genius of drawing. The exhibition is remarkable and thank you for the welcome and for the "printer". Bravo. February 6, 2024

The Treasures of MIR

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 : View of Geneva in 1548
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View of Geneva in 1548

Here is a beautiful colored engraving, representing a view of Geneva, ...

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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 St. Bartholomew's Day massacre
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The St. Bartholomew's Day massacre

A central painting in the history of Protestantism. Founding work fo...

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trésors du MIR : Statue of Erasmus of Rotterdam
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Statue of Erasmus of Rotterdam

Here is a Dutch engraving that visitors can admire at the MIR. On a br...

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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 : 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 : 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 fatal joust of Henry II
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The fatal joust of Henry II

Here, among the jewels of the MIR, is this engraving which represent...

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trésors du MIR : Marcourt cupboards
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Marcourt cupboards

During the night of October 17 to 18, 1534, this manifesto with the pr...

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