Mainz: The Gutenberg Museum - World Museum of the Art of Printing
ID: GYG984524-1527845
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
One-hour guided tour in the footsteps of Johannes Gutenberg and his art of printing. In addition to a demonstration on the printing press, you can admire other treasures from the "Gutenberg Museum MOVED" exhibition.
Discover Johannes Gutenberg's legacy at the world-renowned Gutenberg Museum. During this one-hour guided tour, you will gain exciting insights into the life of the Mainz inventor, who triggered a media revolution with his printing technology.
The demonstration on the printing press is a special experience: Here you can see live how printing was done in Gutenberg's time - vividly and impressively explained.
Finally, visit the museum's treasure chamber, where two originals of the famous Gutenberg Bible are on display - a highlight of book and printing history.
Admission to the museum is payable on site and is also valid for the Natural History Museum in the same building.
Highlights
- Guided walking tour of the Gutenberg Museum
- Exciting insights into the life and work of Johannes Gutenberg
- The art of printing you can touch: Demonstration at the press
- Visit to the treasure chamber with two originals of the Gutenberg Bible
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- 60-minute guided tour of the Gutenberg Museum with trained tour guides
NOT INCLUDED
- Museum admission is not included in the price and must be paid on site. The admission price also applies to the Natural History Museum in the same building.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
