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Museum für Druckkunst

Unveil the Art of Printmaking

Counts toward these achievements:

Leipzig: First Steps10 pts

Leipzig: Explorer25 pts

Leipzig: Insider50 pts

At the Museum of Printing Art Leipzig, you immerse yourself in the captivating world of printmaking. Established in 1994, the museum showcases a remarkable collection of working printing presses and rare techniques. Experience firsthand how paper and ink transform into art, exploring the evolution of printing from its historical roots to modern innovations. This visit will inspire your senses and ignite your creativity.

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Did you know?

Founded in 1994, the Museum of Printing Arts Leipzig is one of the few museums worldwide that keeps the art of printing techniques alive in working workshops.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1994
Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible
Website: druckkunst-museum.de/de
Phone: +49 341 231620

Guided Story

Can you hear the gentle hum and clatter? Those are the voices of the printing presses coming to life here at the Museum of Printing Art Leipzig. Turn around and take a look at the impressive machines behind you. Some of them are over a hundred years old, telling tales from a time when printing transformed the world. Did you know Leipzig was once the epicenter of European book production? Imagine the city in the 19th century, filled with the sounds and smells of bustling print shops. Today, you can witness the craftsmanship of yesteryears right here. Let yourself be captivated by the precision and skill that goes into every print.