The Printing Museum (Japanese: 印刷博物館) is a museum in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan. It is dedicated to the history and techniques of printing, and is located in the head office building of Toppan Printing.
History
The Printing Museum was established in 2000 in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Museum was later renovated in October of 2020. Around 70,000 items related to printing are housed at the museum and about 300 are displayed.
Printing House
The printing museum has a printing house that is works to preserve printing by research, and hands on experiences. The House is home to what is believed to be the worlds oldest printed work, the Hyakumanto Dharani. The museum provides a wide range of workshops for visitors.
The museum has been visited by the Emperor and Empress of Japan, as well as Her Majesty the Queen of Norway.
Visitors can take tours, see old machines, and experience a collection of European typefaces that have been displayed in historical timelines.
See also
References
- Printing Museum, Tokyo
- "印刷博物館 Printing Museum, Tokyo". www.printing-museum.org (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- "Printing Museum｜Tokyo Art Beat". Tokyo Art Beat. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
External links
- Official website (in English)
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