Museum Plantin-Moretus
Workshop: Master printer
Do you wish to book this offer for a visit date starting Oct. 1, 2025? Then click here.
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During a creative workshop at Museum Plantin-Moretus you will discover at first hand what makes printing, etching or bookbinding a proper craft.
Dutch, German, English, French
Available time slots
To see if the desired time slot is available, enter the number of participants under ‘Group size (Group ticket)’, choose the guide language and select the date.
From 02/02/2021 11:00 pm (UTC) until 30/12/2030 10:59 pm (UTC)
When visiting the oldest printing house in the world, you won’t be able to wait to get started yourself. You will discover how type was cast in Christopher Plantin’s time. Arrange letters in mirror image in a composing stick, make up a complete page and print it on a genuine press.
You get to do it yourself. You learn from an expert. You understand how a book was made.
Practical information:
- This workshop is suitable for groups of adults
- Maximum 12 persons per group
- Duration: 90 minutes
- The workshop will take place on the ground floor
- Your museum ticket is valid all day long, so you will be able to visit the rest of the Museum Plantin-Moretus
Contact details for visitors
2000 Antwerpen