Art, Exhibition

Moutier-Grandval Bible Exhibition

On the trail of a masterpiece: the Moutier-Grandval Bible returns to the Jura from 8 March to 8 June 2025.

Exhibition Bible de Moutier-Grandval

A FASCINATING CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL JOURNEY THROUGH EUROPE, FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO TODAY

Conserved by the British Library in London, the Moutier-Grandval Bible is one of the most beautiful manuscripts in the world and steeped in cultural and spiritual tradition.

Since at least the 19th century, its intriguing history and sumptuous illuminations have captivated scholars. Transcribed by 20 or so copyist monks in the 9th century, this medieval masterpiece has travelled through centuries and across borders on a journey that has often been perilous, sometimes secret, but always extraordinary.

The book's arrival presents the perfect opportunity to admire other key works – including Carolingian manuscripts lent by several Swiss institutions.

A unique moment accompanied by a host of companion events, including an international symposium organised by Mémoires d’Ici on 10 May 2025.

EXHIBITION OPENING HOURS FOR INDIVIDUAL VISITORS

From 8 March to 8 June 2025 :

Monday	14h00 - 17h00
Tuesday	14h00 - 17h00 \| 19h00 - 21h00
Wednesday	14h00 - 17h00
Thursday	14h00 - 17h00 \| 19h00 - 21h00
Friday	14h00 - 17h00
Saturday and Sunday	10h00 - 19h00

From 18 April to 4 May 2025 and on 29 an 30 of May 2025 (Easter and Ascension) :

Monday	10h00 - 12h00 \| 14h00 - 17h00
Tuesday	10h00 - 12h00 \| 14h00 - 17h00 19h00 - 21h00
Wednesday	10h00 - 12h00 \| 14h00 - 17h00
Thursday	10h00 - 12h00 \| 14h00 - 17h00 19h00 - 21h00
Friday	10h00 - 12h00 \| 14h00 - 17h00
Saturday and Sunday	10h00 - 19h00

CONTACT

Musée jurassien d'art et d'histoire (MJAH)
52, rue du 23-Juin
CH-2800 Delémont
+41 32 422 80 77
reservation@mjah.ch
www.mjah.ch

Opening hours

From 8 Mar 2025 to 8 Jun 2025

Good to know

- For comfort and conservation reasons, the manuscript can only be viewed by small groups for limited periods.
- Advanced booking is mandatory. Entry without a booking cannot be guaranteed. If you have any questions or problems, don't hesitate to contact the museum by email or telephone.
- For groups and schools, guided tours can be arranged outside of regular opening hours.
- People with reduced mobility are asked to contact the museum by email or telephone.
- Getting here on foot: the museum is 15 minutes’ walk from the Delémont SBB train station.
- Getting here by train: Delémont is 30 minutes from Basel and Biel/Bienne, and 1 hour from Bern and Neuchâtel.
- Getting here by car: free parking is available in the "Gros Pré" car park, which is 5 minutes’ walk from the museum. Paid parking is available in the Place de l'Étang car park, which is 6 minutes’ walk from the museum. There are also metered parking spaces opposite the museum.

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