National Print Museum – Guided Tour
Tour Type: Local Culture & History
Tour Operator: National Print Museum
Tour Duration: 60 minutes
What can I expect
- Guided Tour of National Print Museum
- Witness an original 1916 Proclamation
- Print your own personalised poster
National Print Museum – Guided Tour
Learn everything there is to know about the ancient craft of printing with a guided tour of the National Print Museum.
Johannes Gutenberg revolutionised the world with the invention of the printing press in 1439.
You can view one of the most historical printed documents in Ireland being the 1916 Proclamation which was read out on the steps of the GPO (General Post Office) during the 1916 rising and discover the fascinating story in how this iconic Irish artefact was created.
Your tour guide will give you a demonstration showing how printing was carried out throughout the last few centuries.
The main collection itself is not behind glass or rope but instead is an example of a working collection.
You can interact with this collection by composing your very own name in type and printing a personalised poster to take home with you.
Museum Café
Press is the indepenent café located in the museum and all the food is homemade using fresh ingredients from Irish suppliers.
While you’re there why not try one of the daily chalk board specials or a cup of Cloud Pickers coffee which is roasted and pressed in Dublin.
What the National Print Museum Guided Tour Covers
The National Print Museum Guided Tour runs for about 60 minutes and suits anyone with a curious streak, from history lovers to families with kids who like to get hands-on. Your guide demonstrates how printing was carried out over the last few centuries, and because this is a working collection rather than one locked behind glass, you get to compose your own name in type and print a personalised poster to bring home.
The highlight for many is the original 1916 Proclamation and the story of how it was made. If that whets your appetite, pair the National Print Museum Guided Tour with a visit to the GPO Museum, where the Proclamation was read out on the steps in 1916. Finish with a homemade bite in Press, the museum café, and book ahead to be sure of your spot.
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