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At the National Print Museum, we promote the lifelong discovery of printing history and culture through public engagement, formal programmes, school tours, outreach activities, and research collaborations.

Whether you are a third-level student researching design history, a primary school teacher looking for engaging activities for your students, or a mid-career professional considering a career change, we have learning opportunities that may be of interest to you. Read more about our programmes below.

Our Learning programmes
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A tour guide talks about the printing of the Irish Proclamation of 1916

Cultural and Heritage Studies Programme

The award-winning Cultural and Heritage Studies programme at the National Print Museum is a City of Dublin ETB funded Local Training Initiative. Learners undertake a...
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Pre-School

We offer a fun and interactive mini printer and storytelling experience for pre-school and early Montessori groups, most suitable for children aged 3-5 years old.
primary school students listening to a tour at the composing stone

Primary School

Our primary school tour offering is both educational and interactive, utilising activities throughout to ensure maximum student engagement and learning. The tour is suitable for...
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Secondary School

The Museum is the perfect place for a class trip, tailored to students through a focus on hands-on artistic experience and linked to the history...
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Third Level

For third-level groups, our guided tour can be tailored to suit the specific course content and learning needs of each group. We also have a...
Children hold up a P and Q in lowercase type - mind your ps and qs!

Home School

The Museum's Virtual Tour and YouTube channel are great educational resources for those educating at home. We have a number of videos and worksheets of...
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Outreach Programme

Outreach is an important aspect of our mission, providing the opportunity to bring the spirit of the Museum to communities near and far. We can...
A printer and trainee adjust a forme at a composing stone

Skills Transfer Programme

'Making our Impression' is an innovative programme that aims to include the widest audience possible in the preservation of the nation’s printing heritage – listed...
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Pink Spot
Green Spot
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