Housed in an elegant townhouse in Geneva’s Old Town, the International Museum of the Reformation traces the history of the Protestant Reformation across nine rooms, from the 16th century to today. Paintings, manuscripts, objects, and interactive displays explore the movement’s impact in Geneva and beyond. From Calvin to Martin Luther King, the permanent exhibition offers both chronological and thematic paths, with augmented reality features and audio guides available in ten languages.
Apocalypses. What Did You See in Hiroshima? is a powerful exhibition curated by Nicolas Crispini, exploring the devastation and legacy of the atomic bombings through testimonies, photographs, films, objects, and soundscapes. From survivor accounts to cultural echoes and traces of nuclear tests, it confronts the enduring threat of nuclear apocalypse and asks whether humanity has truly grasped the magnitude of Hiroshima.
André Gagné’s lecture delves into the impact of radical beliefs stemming from Protestantism, especially among neo-Pentecostals, on current American politics and their support for Donald Trump. As a professor and director of the Department of Theological Studies at Concordia University, Gagné is the author of “These Evangelicals Behind Trump.” His research focuses on Pentecostal and charismatic movements and their intersections with politics, culture, and society.
In French.
In this gripping performance, Geneva actor Philippe Lüscher brings to life a story by Vassili Grossmann, which narrates the harrowing 24 hours experienced by the crew of the bomber that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Written in 1953 and adapted from the pilot’s own confessions, Grossmann’s text delves into the ordinary nature and guilt of the military personnel involved in this catastrophic event. Philippe Lüscher, a respected Geneva-based actor and director, powerfully portrays this moving work.
In French.
The Book of Revelation is one of the Bible’s most mysterious texts. Is it really about the end of the world, or something more? In Apocalypses. What Did You See in Hiroshima (MIR, autumn 2025), the biblical vision is contrasted with the modern image of nuclear apocalypse.
Writer, editor, and translator Frédéric Boyer presents excerpts from his new translation and commentary — first shown at the BnF in Paris — revealing the text’s deep ambiguity and striking relevance.
In French.
Historian Matthieu Arnold leads a conference on Albert Schweitzer’s anti-nuclear commitments. Schweitzer, an Alsatian theologian, doctor, and musician, used his global fame during the Cold War to speak against nuclear testing and advocate for his philosophy of reverence for life. Drawing from Arnold’s recent biography, the talk delves into how Schweitzer’s ideas remain relevant today for nurturing responsible pacifism.
In French.
This musical performance draws inspiration from the correspondence between Albert Schweitzer and Hélène Bresslau from 1902 to 1912, chronicling their journey from friendship to love against the backdrop of their shared vision to build a hospital in Africa. Two actors bring this exchange to life, interwoven with the music of Schubert and Bach, performed by four singers and an accordionist. The production delves into the protagonists’ inner struggles, exploring the delicate balance between romantic affection and humanitarian commitment.
In French.
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