Atelier-musée de l'imprimerie
Large printing museum in Malesherbes with nearly 150 machines, workshops and a route from Gutenberg to the modern book.
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About the museum
The Atelier-musée de l’imprimerie (AMI) opened its doors in Malesherbes in 2018. The project was led by printers Chantal and Jean-Paul Maury, who assembled a collection of machines and presses over more than twenty years. The association Artegraf, which brings together printing professionals and former printing workers, takes part in its operation. The project received support from the Ministry of Culture, the DRAC, the Centre-Val de Loire Region and local authorities.
The museum occupies a large building of about 5,000 m², part of which is reserved for temporary exhibitions. Its aim is to pass on the memory of the printing trades and the skills of those who made the machines, books and newspapers.
The permanent route presents nearly 150 machines and covers Gutenberg and the beginnings of printing, typography, printers, lithography, photoengraving, the press, printed matter and the book. Workshops on papermaking, calligraphy, typesetting and printing complete the visit.
Highlights
- Nearly 150 presses and printing machines
- Route from Gutenberg to the book: typography, lithography, photoengraving, press
- Workshops on paper, calligraphy, typesetting and printing
- Free audio guides in French and English
Permanent exhibition
- Parcours permanent : l'histoire de l'imprimerie – Nearly 150 printing machines and areas devoted to Gutenberg, typography, lithography, photoengraving, the press and the book.
- Founded
- 2018
- Operated by
- Association Artegraf
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5Students, job seekers and recipients of the RSA (French minimum income benefit) |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 5 · Rate for children and young people aged 6 to 18; free for children under 6. |
| Seniors | €8 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free for people with disabilities and their companion. |
| Students & apprentices | €5 |
| Groups | €10 per personFrom €10 per person for admission with a guided tour (leisure groups and companies). School groups and leisure centres: from €4 per child, one free accompanying adult per 10 children. |
| Families | €25Package for large families. |
| Groups: admission, guided tour and discovery workshop (from) | €15Per person. |
Tickets available online. Custom rates for seminars, events and private hire.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The website states that the museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Gare de Malesherbes · 15-min walk
Train from Gare de Lyon (Paris) to Malesherbes, about 1 h 30 min, then a 15-minute walk.
By car
Free parking
Free private parking for cars and coaches.
By car: about 1 hour from Paris, 70 km (A6 exit 13, or N118 then Francilienne, N20 and D63).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Food service on site; covered and outdoor picnic area.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Private hire, seminars and team building on quotation; no detailed venue hire information on the website.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (FR, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Free audio guides in French and English. Guided tours and discovery workshops for groups by reservation. |
