Every avid reader appreciates the copy that they hold in their hands or shelved in their library. Have you ever wondered where it all started? Then, you should make a beeline to the Plantin-Moretus Museum in Antwerp. It is no wonder that they have been placed on the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. This is a printing plant and publishing museum dedicated to the works of Christophe Plantin and Jan Moretus. The Plantin-Moretus Museum focusses of these printer-publishers of the 16th Century. The collection and work are so unique that you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity. The museum houses the oldest printing presses in the world! This is where the age-old history of printing, books, etc. came alive. In 1555, Plantin setup this publishing house, which earned him the title of the first industrial publisher. This publishing house was run by Plantin himself and his successor, the Moretus family, for about 300 years. It was in 1876 that Edward Moretus sold the entire property and business to the City with the request to convert it into a museum. Keep an eye out for the paintings on the walls, the sculptures, wallpapers, etc. Another extraordinary feature is the library with books that were part of the Moretus private collection in 1640.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Entrance Fee
Visitors from 26 to 65 years - 8 EURO
Visitors from 12 to 25 years, over 65 years and groups of 12 or more people - 6 EURO
Visitors under 12 years and entry on last Wednesday of the month - Free
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