Leipzig Museum of the Printing Arts

Set in a former a printing and publishing business in Leipzig, 500 years of printing history can be traced.

Between technology and art approximately 100 functioning machines for historic casting, typesetting and printing techniques make 500 years of printing history come alive in an active workshop.

Good to know

Accessibility

Saxony Barrier-Free
Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:

  • Separate entrance through the courtyard to the back entrance.
  • Lift: Door 114 cm, space of 102x200 cm for turning a wheelchair, control panel at 175 cm height.

  • Exhibits to feel/touch.
  • Special guided tours for visually impaired visitors by appointment and for minimum 5 persons.
  • Explanations in simple language possible.

Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility
  • Door width min. 70 cm

  • Entrance with max. one step or ramp

Lift
  • Door width min. 80 cm

  • Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

  • Floor area of lift min. 90x120 cm

Additional aids / offers
  • Aids / offers for blind and visually impaired persons

Additional aids / offers
  • Aids / offers for persons with learning and mental disabilities

Author

Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
Bautzner Straße 45/47
01099 Dresden

Organization

Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH