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5.0(66 reviews)

Interactive Guided Tour of Printing History

From€6
1 hour
Dublin, Ireland

Full description

Discover Ireland's printing heritage on a guided tour of the collection, and learn how printing has evolved over the centuries. This fun, factual and interactive tour also gives you the chance to compose your name in type and print your own souvenir poster to take home! As well as a huge collection of printing blocks, books, pamphlets, and periodicals, the museum is also home to a rare original copy of the famous 1916 Proclamation, drafted by revolutionaries during the Easter Rising, and is undoubtedly one of the most important pieces of print in Ireland's history. After the tour, you can also check out the museum's temporary exhibition. Past displays include deep dives into political prints, theatre posters, and bottle label designs.

Included / Excluded

  • A personalised poster to take home

Meeting point

Start Location

National Print Museum, Haddington Rd, Dublin, D04 E0C9, Ireland

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Traveler reviews

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Fabulous!

Simply wonderful! Spend at least an hour and a half here if you can! Guide John was enthusiastic and knowledgable… could answer any and all questions, which is rare. It’s really interactive! Free admission for self guide; Guided Tour €5 concession, €6 full price Also delightful lunch/coffee/Tea place attached—everything very fresh and homemade. I will go again when next I’m in Dublin

patriciaaU2454LLAug 6, 2026TRIPADVISOR

One of the most interesting Museums

Jacinta greeted me at the desk and showed me around the historical print machines, offering amazing insight. You will see a replica of the first printing press and hear how the print industry has impacted everyday language with common saying like 'Mind your Ps and Qs', 'make a good impression', 'dab hand' and 'out of sorts' etc. It's about 30 mins walk from Temple bar, but well worth it.

TravelHop3Jun 28, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Print Museum

Spent a couple of hours with my kids , they had a great time printing posters and learning from the very friendly and informative staff , high recommended

B8514NKdavidcJun 11, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Fabulous little museum

Fabulous place to learn about printing . The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. Lots of historic printers. And you can learn how to set type and take home a print . Highly recommend it for a visit and the cafe attach to it is excellent.

Steve2037Apr 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Hands on printing experience.

Very friendly and knowledgeable guide. We had the opportunity to create a type set poster to keep. Many examples of printing presses. There was an upstairs gallery of art posters.

Climber34261613097Apr 12, 2026TRIPADVISOR
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