Museum

Musée international de la Réforme

📍 Musée international de la Réforme, Geneva, Switzerland

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Introduction

Housed in the elegant 18th-century Maison Mallet beside St. Pierre Cathedral, the International Museum of the Reformation opened in 2005 and tells the story of the 16th-century Reformation and its ripples into the modern world. Exhibits centre on Calvin's Geneva, with manuscripts, prints and religious objects brought to life by multimedia displays; the museum won the Council of Europe Museum Prize in 2007. Pair it with a climb up the cathedral towers for views over the old town and lake, and Geneva suddenly makes far more sense.

✨ Highlights

Calvin's Geneva

Central galleries recreate the 16th-century city where Calvin shaped the Reformation.

Rare Manuscripts

Period manuscripts, prints and liturgical objects mix originals with careful replicas.

Multimedia Story

Sound, light and reconstructed scenes make dense religious history easy to grasp.

Cathedral Combo

Step next door to St. Pierre Cathedral and climb its towers for lake and old-town views.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Season：Year-round and great in bad weather; note it is usually closed on Mondays.

→Duration：About 1.5 hours inside; combine with the cathedral and old town for half a day.

→Tickets：Adult entry is around 15 francs, with combo deals often available; check the official site.

→Transport：In the heart of the old town; a 15 to 20 minute walk from the station or a short bus ride.

→Food：The old town is full of cafés and restaurants before or after your visit.

💡 Tips

• Guided tours in French and English run at set times; check the schedule and book ahead.

• Temporary exhibitions complement the permanent collection, so see what's on before buying.

• Mondays are typically closed, and holiday hours vary; confirm in advance.

• The audio guide is genuinely helpful for Reformation background and worth renting.

• Combine with the cathedral and its archaeological site for a full old-town history route.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Musée international de la Réforme?

Guided tours in French and English run at set times; check the schedule and book ahead. Temporary exhibitions complement the permanent collection, so see what's on before buying.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.