Press Museum
Museum type :
History Museum

Established in :
1977

Holidays :
Monday

Visiting Hours :
10am-4pm

Contact No :
Null

Location :
Athens , Greece

Display Objects :

Its collections are Books on Printing, Bindery Equipment, Composing Sticks, Copying Presses, Craftsman Memorabilia, Cylinder Presses, Etching Presses, and Hand Bookbinding Tools & Equipment.




Description :

The Press Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of printing and the art of printing. It is located in the city of Leipzig, Germany. The museum was founded in 1864 and is one of the oldest printing museums in the world. It contains a collection of over 200,000 objects related to the history of printing, including printing presses, typefaces, papermaking, and bookbinding. Visitors to the museum can learn about the history of printing from the earliest presses to modern printing techniques. They can also explore the different typefaces and papermaking techniques used throughout the centuries.

In addition, the museum also features a library containing rare books, manuscripts, and other documents related to printing. Visitors can also view the museum's collection of antique printing presses, typefaces, and papermaking equipment. The museum also holds regular exhibitions and lectures, as well as workshops and other educational activities. In addition, the museum sponsors research and publications related to printing and its history. The Press Museum is open to the public on weekdays and visitors can explore the museum's collection and learn about the history of printing.