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Boy engaging in Print Tour
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Travel back in time to experience what it was like to be a young apprentice printer.
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Dates

Daily: 14:00 - 15:00
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Duration

approx. 1 Hour

Family-Friendly Tour

Travel back in time to experience what it was like to be a young apprentice printer. Learn about Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press, and how newspapers, books and posters were created before the arrival of today’s computers. Discover what printing has to do with the Titanic, the Irish Easter Rising, and various sayings that we still use today. Hand-set your name and print a poster to take home, and make your very own printer’s hat!

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What People Are Saying
The experience in this museum was amazing! Better than I expected. It's really interesting to see so many different old print machines and how they worked. Our guide Liam made my day. He explained all the history to us. His English is so easy to understand. Also he is very kind and polite. I totally recommend a visit to this place.
Tony
March 2025 (Google)
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The reviews say it all - excellent museum and Ciaran was a hoot. We enjoyed this museum immensely - probably the highlight of our few days in Dublin. Grabbed a takeaway coffee and smoothie from the neighbouring cafe which seemed very popular.
Kate
January 2025 (TripAdvisor)
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Amazing staff! It’s a really interesting place with interactive activities and a lovely cafe!!!
Eadaoin
May 2025 (Google)