ARMUS – Archivio Museo della Stampa
Printing museum in Genoa with the Raccolta Francesco Pirella: presses, type and machines that illustrate the history of printing.
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About the museum
The Archivio Museo della Stampa in Genoa, known by the acronym ARMUS, permanently displays the Raccolta Francesco Pirella, devoted to the history of printing.
The display features unusual matrices, thousands of lead, bronze and wooden types, rare presses, hand and treadle printing machines, documents, video animations and small historical reconstructions dedicated to Gutenberg and his inventions.
Highlights
- Raccolta Francesco Pirella
- Rare presses and hand and treadle printing machines
- Thousands of lead, bronze and wooden types
- Unusual matrices
- Reconstructions dedicated to Gutenberg
Permanent exhibition
- Raccolta Francesco Pirella – Permanent exhibition on the history of printing with presses, movable type, matrices and reconstructions dedicated to Gutenberg.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
According to the Museionline portal, admission is free (listing updated 14 October 2023).
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
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