The Printing Museum

Address:	1324 W Clay St, Houston, TX 77019, USA
Phone:	+1 713-522-4652
Site:	printingmuseum.org
Rating:	4.2
Working:	Closed 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM Closed

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Eva Kelly

I recently visited the museum when it hosted the Twelfth Annual Houston Book Fair this past Saturday. I was very impressed by the space and its contents, it was nice to see how written communication has evolved over time from clay tablets to computers today! The real highlight of the museum are the working galleries with vintage equipment demonstrating the crafts of stone lithography, letterpress printing, papermaking, and bookbinding! Watching a linotype cast out entire lines of metal type to eventually form a column was a real treat in the age of the interwebz. Now I know where the term "to write a column" comes from! :)

Ashley Lai

A hidden gem Midtown adjacent, a great place for a Saturday afternoon of getting back to the basics. They have a working printing press and you get to learn all about printmaking. The various studios allow you to see artists at work. In a world where we read our books on Kindles and iPad, this museums shows you what youve been missing.

Travis Hookham

A hidden Houston gem. I was bored one day and decided to go. Admission is free, but if you want a guided tour there is a fee. Its interesting to see the collections, learn about the printed word, and hear the history of printing. Worth a visit.

Sheldon H Henderson

Interesting place if you like history and its hands on, no red boundaries everywhere, which is cool. Theres also art classes if youre interested. Cheap place to burn an hour or two.

Kelly Smith

Absolutely NOT worth the entry fee save your $8 plus still charging full entry fee even though several rooms empty while they redo the floors or some such excuse

MIRIAM LOPEZ

Very interactive, lots of history and surprisingly fun. I recommend the guided tour. They also offer screen printing work shops at a very affordable price.

Javier Fernandez

Suprisingly fun. Lots of history. Somewhat more interactive than a traditional museum. Definitely a hidden gem.

Blueberry Dad

Didnt think Id enjoy this. Turned out to be very fun. Hands on. Recommend this

Luis Cortes

No one there and super dark. Could use a little more lighting.

Kitty McKinney

I saw the "From The Trenches" exhibit. It was amazing.

Terrica America

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