Travel tips for Plantin-Moretus Printing Museum in Antwerp

City of Antwerp

Scenic spot introduction:

Antwerp Plantin -Moretus Printing museum The Museum Plantin-Moretus is named in memory of the famous printer Christoph Plantin (Christoffel Plantijn) and Jan Moretus, while at home and Printing House Special topics on foundation reconstruction museum The museum not only has two of the world's oldest Printing Press There is also a cultural relic Plantin Complete company profile Library and Archives In 2005, the museum It has been included in the World Heritage List and has become a major cultural heritage of mankind.

Attractions distribution:

Plantin -Moretus museum Located in Antwerp, Belgium's second largest port city, not far from the Scheldt River. museum Internal Plantin and Moretus's former residence, Printing House , garden It consists of three main parts: Printing House There is Printing Press ,Completely Mould and precious historical objects such as type models, Ancient House There are furniture inside. painting , porcelain etc., and the huge Library and Archives It houses a large amount of valuable information about the company. museum of architecture The decoration is meticulously crafted and full of artistic atmosphere.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

museum

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Europe > Belgium > Antwerp

How to get there:

museum : Take trams 3, 9, 15, or buses 22, 25, 26 in the city; close to Groenplaats.

Scenic area map:

3D real scene of scenic spot

Tickets

Plantin Ticket Prices:

Adults 8 euros, groups of 12 or more and seniors over 65 €6, young people between 12 and 26 €1;

Under 12 years old, disabled persons, museum Card, free on the last Wednesday of every month.

Scenic area opening hours:

museum : Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-17:00, except Easter and Pentecost.

reading room : 10:00-16:00, closed on weekends.

Closed: 1 January, 1 May, 1 November, 25 December and Ascension Day.

Travel Tips

travelling guideline:

1. The last Wednesday of every month, museum Admission is free.

2. museum Temporary exhibitions or Activity .

Tour route:

1. Golden Age Day Tour (139 Euros): 10:30-12:30 City Walk (visit the Town Hall, Gables, etc.) architecture ） → 12:30-14:00 Lunch → 14:00-16:00 Visit museum
2. Innovation Workshop (50 Euros for 1.5 hours, 66 Euros for 2 hours): Casting → etching → binding by yourself and experience the printing steps.

3. Finding the Source of Science (141 Euros + museum Tickets): 10:30-12:30 Visit museum → 12:30-14:00 Lunch → 14:00-16:00 Etching

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

（ museum shop ) T-shirts, bookmarks, postcards, handicrafts, picture albums, etc.

(Local Shopping) Diamonds, chocolates, candies.

(Local delicacy) Seafood such as water snails and conchs.