Plantin Moretus Museum Attraction

Museum Plantin-Moretus

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The Plantin–Moretus Museum is a printing museum in Antwerp, Belgium which focuses on the work of the 16th-century printers Christophe Plantin …

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Apr 6, 2025
If there was a single thing I was looking forward to during my trip to Antwerp, it was this museum. For my money, these are the best types of museums. But to each their own, I'm a nerd so I love this…Full review by yummymayo
Mar 29, 2025
A very interesting history of the Plantin printing dynasty which includes the oldest printing presses in the world. The audio guide is excellent.Full review by SteMar247
Mar 25, 2025
If time is short, and you are forced to make a choice of what to see in Antwerp, then whatever you do don't miss the Museum Plantin-Moretus--it is a must see! A charming manor house built around a be…Full review by Peter V
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The Plantin-Moretus Museum honours the printers Christophe Plantin and Jan Moretus. It is located in their former residence and printin…
spottinghistory.com
One of the most fascinating museums one can encounter in Antwerp is the Plantin-Moretus Museum. Home to one of the most prolific pri…
gpsmycity.com
This museum, which was officially opened on 11 March 1939, was included among the fifty most important print collections in the world by the I…
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Located:Antwerp, Belgium
Area:0.23 ha (0.57 acres)

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Where should we park? We are in a VW Campervan
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I'd use one of the main underground parking lots in Antwerp. Parking is very restricted elsewhere and everywhere is walkable.
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Where should we park? We are in a VW Campervan
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You can park in the city center along the river Scheldt near the white restaurant “Zuiderterras” ( south terrace). This is approx 400 m from this fantastic museum.
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Answer by Peter R · Aug 11, 2018
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About how long does a visit usually take?
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Can be done in hour or even less, though easily enough material there to spend 3-4hrs, depending on your interest.
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