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Guided Historical Tour
Learn how the printing press changed the world with this interactive guided tour of the Museum's collection.
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Dates

Daily: 12:00 - 13:00
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Duration

approx. 45-60 minutes

Guided Historical Tour

Learn how the printing press, invented in 1439 by Johannes Gutenberg, changed the world. View an original 1916 Proclamation, Ireland’s most important historical printed document, and marvel at the artefact’s fascinating story of production. Your guide will demonstrate how printing was done throughout most of the last few centuries. The main collection is not behind glass or rope, but is instead an example of a working collection. Interact with this collection by composing your own name in type and printing a personalised poster to take home.

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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)