The original residence and workshop of the Plantin-Moretus publishing family is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The history of the book, the art of printing, and entrepreneurial spirit resonates through the creaking oak floors. Here you will find the world’s oldest printing presses, and much more.
The Museum Plantin-Moretus tells the story of three centuries of family history and entrepreneurship: with the world’s oldest printing presses, family portraits painted by house artist Peter Paul Rubens, and the original Garamond typeface found on computers everywhere. Both the site and the archive are recognised as UNESCO World Heritage.
There is exactly one museum on the UNESCO World Heritage List: the Museum Plantin-Moretus. Thanks to the unique combination of a prestigious patrician residence, a centuries-old workshop, and - now for 150 years - an outstanding museum. Added to that is an almost intact business archive dating back to 1555, recognised by UNESCO.
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We want to share the collection of the Museum Plantin-Moretus with as many people as possible. For this reason, the museum lends works for presentations in other museums and art institutions. Naturally, certain conditions apply. Please note: the Museum Plantin-Moretus has a loan freeze in place until January 2027.
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