Get hands-on in the house and printing workshop of the Plantin-Moretus family. Listen to the family story, go in search of the compass and star symbols, and page through a very old book. You'll set your name in mirror image, fold a signature and see how printing used to be done.
A guide takes your pupils on a journey of discovery through the house. They learn how books were made and have a go at it themselves. They discover in an entertaining way how the printing workshop was organised and what was needed to make a book. Each pupil will get to take home their own little booklet.
Be sure to use our app and the lesson plan. These will help you prepare for the visit and to continue working on the content back in the classroom.
The art of book printing, craftsmanship, cultural heritage, art, sensory experiences
Cultural awareness and expression, historical awareness, sensory development, learning to learn, language skills, collaboration
World orientation, arts education, Dutch, project work
