Museo della Tipografia «Fernando Libassi»
Museum in Noceto with old printing presses made in Italy and millions of type characters, born out of the printing works that have been active since 1889.
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About the museum
The printing works in Noceto began operating on 1 April 1889, in what is now Piazza della Repubblica. The machines and equipment of the former “Grafica Nocetana” were bought by the municipality from the printer's family and installed in a large hall of the “Biagio Pelacani” cultural centre.
The distinctive feature of the collection is that it includes only machines made in Italy, an unusual choice for the time. The main pieces include a Dall'Orto press from the second half of the nineteenth century, still in working order, a treadle machine by Officine Meccaniche Monzesi, a flatbed cylinder press by Fratelli Mordini, and a Nebiolo machine with cylinder inking.
The museum also holds millions of type characters, borders and ornaments, sorted by Giancarlo Vecchi and Amos Papotti.
Highlights
- Dall'Orto press from the 19th century, still working
- Treadle machine by Officine Meccaniche Monzesi
- Flatbed cylinder press by Fratelli Mordini
- Nebiolo machine with cylinder inking
- Millions of type characters, borders and ornaments
Permanent exhibition
- Macchine e caratteri della tipografia nocetana – Italian printing presses from the 19th and 20th centuries and a collection of type.
- Operated by
- Comune di Noceto
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided visits are available; visits at weekends require a booking. |
