Third Level
Why visit the National Print Museum?
The National Print Museum is an excellent resource for third-level students. Our interactive guided tour of the permanent exhibition can be tailored to suit the specific course content and learning needs of each group. Strong connections can be made with the following third-level programmes:
Print Management, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Art, History, Heritage Studies, English, Creative Writing, Media Studies, Journalism, Library studies, Museum Studies, Engineering. The standard tour lasts approximately 1 hour and is €5 per student, with accompanying leaders free. We can also offer demonstration tours, which last 90 minutes and are €10 per student. Read more about the various tour offerings on our Tours page.
Exhibitions & Collection
Discover the Museum’s working collection of letterpress printing machinery and equipment, all representing Ireland’s centuries-old printing heritage. Rotating exhibitions explore the broader power of print and design and their impact on everyday life, from political pamphlets to bottle labels and theatre posters.
Reference Library
Are you a researcher in design, typography, or print history? We have an impressive and extensive collection of books, pamphlets, journals, periodicals, handbooks, catalogues and newspapers relating to the history, technology and practice of printing, typography, bookmaking, papermaking and other associated crafts.
