Museo delle Arti della Stampa
Museum in Jesi with presses, printing machines, movable type and rare books from incunabula to the 19th century, on the ground floor of Palazzo Pianetti Vecchio.
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About the museum
The museum was founded in 2000 under the name Studio per le Arti della Stampa and has been called the Museo delle Arti della Stampa since 2021. It is located on the ground floor of Palazzo Pianetti Vecchio, a 16th-century building that was first a convent of Poor Clares, then the residence of the Pianetti family, and later the premises of the Duilio Diotallevi print shop.
In Jesi the first printing press was active in 1472. The exhibition route traces the history of the printed book, from incunabula and Aldine editions to volumes up to the 19th century. A collection of presses and machines, from the 18th-century wooden press to steam-powered machinery, illustrates the evolution of printing techniques.
The museum also holds archives of local printing firms, 20th-century posters and a small specialised library. Some working presses are used for teaching workshops in woodcut, intaglio printing and lithography.
Highlights
- Presses and printing machines from the 18th to the 19th century
- Rare books from incunabula to the 19th century, including Aldine editions
- Movable type and archives of local printing firms
- Jesi posters of the 20th century
- Woodcut and printing workshops with working presses
Permanent exhibition
- Torchi, macchine da stampa e libri rari – Collection of presses and printing machines, movable type and books from the 15th to the 19th century, with archives of local printing firms.
- Founded
- 2000
- Operated by
- Comune di Jesi
- Visitors per year
- approx. 3,000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1Visitors aged 6 to 25 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 4 · Free admission for under-5s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for visitors with disabilities and their companions. |
Free admission also for ICOM members. The Jesi Museum Pass, valid for nine museums, costs €15 (standard), €10 (reduced) and €30 (families).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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 tourist website refers to an accessibility statement; the services are not described in detail.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups by reservation only. The museum offers educational workshops on the book and the history of printing, and short woodcut courses for schools. With the ticket, it is possible to request use of the presses for personal work, in accordance with the regulations. |
