The International Museum of the Reformation in Geneva's Old Town retraces the history of the Reformation movement initiated by John Calvin. It recounts its epic journey from the 16th century onwards through objects, books, manuscripts, paintings and engravings.
Calvin was at the heart of the movement which rejected Papal authority; he established a new scheme of governance and turned Geneva into a hub from which Reformed theology was propagated.
Located on the Cour Saint-Pierre, the premises were built during the 18th century on the very site of the cloisters where the Reformation was voted in 1536.
An underground passageway connects the museum to the archaeological site under the Saint-Pierre cathedral.
The museum enables visitors to discover the reasons behind the Reformation, follow the course of its development, evaluate its impact and imagine its future.