The Museum Plantin-Moretus belongs to a select group. Should armed conflict break out, it will enjoy enhanced UNESCO protection. Only ten such sites exist in the world.
The Museum Plantin-Moretus is a place for encounter and collaboration. Lovers of books, typography and historic houses are all drawn here. Expertise is shared with other institutions and partnerships are formed.
The Museum Plantin-Moretus is a place for encounter and collaboration. Lovers of books, typography and historic houses are all drawn here. Expertise is shared with other institutions and partnerships are formed.
Descendants of the Moretus family recently donated a remarkable family heirloom to the Museum Plantin-Moretus. To put it simply, it resembles a painted cricket bat. The object’s function is a complete mystery.
Is typography your passion, and would you like to learn more about it in all its facets? Then the two-year course in Typography and Design will be ideal for you.
The archive of relatives of the Moretus family, especially the Schilders family
The name Moretus is fairly well-known. But what about Schilders? Who were the Schilders family, and how did their family archive and that of their relatives end up in the Museum Plantin-Moretus?
Do you have a group or class with special needs or questions? Do you have a special request or are you working on a project? We are happy to make an adapted program for you, tailored to your group.
Every visitor wants to visit the museum in optimal conditions – understandably enough. This is why groups and schools reserve in advance. That way, we can coordinate group visits more smoothly.
Each year Museums + Heritage celebrate the ‘best cultural practises’ in the UK and beyond. Museum Plantin-Moretus is nominated for the International award.
