Support us

Don't just call it a museum. This is the cradle of the art of printing. But it was also a family home. A loving home. Where everyone was welcome. Whether a good friend or a business contact. That idea lives on in our partnerships. Want to support the Plantin-Moretus Museum? With a small or large gesture? You are more than welcome.

Your shoulders, your way

History was literally written here. How often do you get the chance to be part of that? And not only to protect what once was, but also to inspire new generations. In whatever way you choose. As a sponsor, partner, or friend. You decide. Exactly what your shoulders can carry.

©Tom Cornille

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©Tom Cornille

Where your donation goes

You get it in black and white: every euro you donate is put to good use. And it goes entirely to the museum’s daily operations. The goal: keeping the Museum Plantin-Moretus alive, engaging, and relevant for society. Does that sound a bit vague? We’re happy to make it concrete. This is what we do with your support:

The restoration of existing works and the acquisition of new ones.
For example: the Verplancke bequest enabled the museum to strengthen the collection with a print by Brueghel and an atlas by Ortelius.
Historical research into the use and function of old materials.
For instance, through the Fonds Dirickx at the King Baudouin Foundation, the museum launched a scientific project to accurately date the old printing presses (by analysing the tree rings in the wood).
Digitisation of the various collections to make them as accessible as possible, both to researchers and to the wider public.
The development of projects that reach specific target groups:
– Drukfiets: a mobile print shop on two wheels that visits schools and playgrounds to introduce children to the printing process.
– Collaborations with NT2 programmes: shared reading sessions, interactive tours, tailored teaching materials, and more.
– Participation projects with visitors and neighbourhood residents.

Would you like to support one of these target-group projects or another initiative? Get in touch with us. Together, we reach out to a broader, more diverse, and more connected audience.

In return for your contribution, you receive a tax certificate that allows you to deduct 45% of the donated amount.

Partners

Stories are better when they’re written together. Thanks to long-term partnerships, the museum continues to grow and evolve, time and again inspiring and delighting visitors. We’re pleased to introduce our partners.

Get to know them