International Museum of the Reformation, Geneva
The International Museum of the Reformation traces the history of the Reformation in Geneva since the 16th century, and its proliferation to other parts of the world.
The International Museum of the Reformation traces the history of the Reformation in Geneva since the 16th century, and its proliferation to other parts of the world. Housed in the Maison Mallet, it displays a collection of religious books, manuscripts, propaganda pamphlets, posters, paintings and engravings, including some 16th century Bibles. There is also an exhibit on the life and works of Reformation leader John Calvin. Guided tours of the museum can be booked 7 days in advance.
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About International Museum of the Reformation
Rue du Cloître 4, 1204 Genève, Switzerland
+41 22 310 24 31
International Museum of the Reformation and Nearby Sights on Map
St. Pierre Cathedral
The Saint Pierre Cathedral in Geneva is the main Protestant church in the city, best known for its association with Reformation leader John Calvin
Statue Jérémie
The Statue of Jérémie which stands outside St Pierre Cathedral is considered as one of the greatest works by Auguste de Niederhäusern, better known as Rodo
Maison Tavel
Maison Tavel, the oldest preserved house in Geneva dating back to the 14th century, is an apt location for the museum tracing the history of Geneva
Old Arsenal
The Old Arsenal was originally built as a stone granary in the 17th century on the site of a Roman open market
Espace Rousseau
Espace Rousseau is dedicated to philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, presenting an audio-visual tour of his life and works in the house at 40 Grand-Rue where he was born on June 28, 1712
Barbier-Mueller Museum
The Barbier-Mueller Museum has an important collection of over 7,000 artifacts and works of art from Tribal and Classical antiquity as well as sculptures, fabrics and ornaments from ancient civilizations around the world
Old Town Geneva
The Old Town of Geneva comprises the fortified medieval town, encompassing the Cité-Centre on the left bank of the Rhone and the Saint-Gervais Quarter on the right bank
Reformation Wall
The International Monument to the Reformation, better known as the Reformation Wall, is a monument that honours the Protestant Reformation movement
Musee d'Art et d'Histoire
The Musée d’Art et d’Histoire (Museum of Art and History) is the largest art museum in Geneva, housing a rich collection of over 650,000 works of painting, sculptures, prints, furniture, textiles, musical instruments, historical and archaeological objects which trace the evolution of art, culture and lifestyle over several millennia
Horloge Fleurie - Flower Clock
Horloge Fleurie is a flower clock in Jardin Anglais next to the Pont du Mont-Blanc, created in 1955 by the city of Geneva to honor Swiss watchmakers