The Printing Museum explores the intersections of the history, art, and technology of printing and demonstrates its enduring impact through exhibitions, interactive tours, and creative workshops. With over 10,000 items in its permanent collection—including one of the earliest printed documents, fine-art facsimiles such as the Gutenberg Bible, and contemporary limited-edition works on paper—the Museum is an engaging place for kids and adults alike.

Our MISSION:
To ignite creativity, foster tangible self-expression, and champion the history and power of print.

Our VISION:
We envision a world where the art of print continues to be a catalyst for sharing ideas and connecting people.

Our HISTORY:
The Printing Museum was founded in 1979 by Raoul Beasley, Vernon P. Hearn, Don Piercy, and J. V. Burnham, four printers with passions for preserving their vast collections and sharing them with the community. The Museum was chartered in 1981 and had its official opening in 1982 with Dr. Hans Halaby, Director of the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, Germany, cutting the ribbon. In 2012, the Museum rebranded as The Printing Museum.

Featured in the July 2006 issue of Texas Highways, the Museum was described as “a honeycomb of intimate gallery spaces…with a stunning collection of objects and artifacts devoted to the history, science, and art of printing.” The portrait of the Museum concludes with the observation that “printed text may be taken for granted these days, but a visit to the [The Printing Museum] somehow makes it seem magical once again.”

SPONSORS

The Printing Museum wishes to thank the following foundations, corporations and individuals for their generous support:

• The Brown Foundation, Inc.
• Harry S. and Isabel C. Cameron Foundation
• Penny Cerling and Jeff Skarda
• Chevron Foundation
• City of Houston, through a grant from the Houston Arts Alliance
• Clampitt Paper
• Copy.Com
• ExxonMobil Foundation
• George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation
• The Hearst Foundation, Inc.
• Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation
• The Houston Chronicle
• Houston Endowment
• Humanities Texas
• InfoVine
• Michele and Paul Isherwood
• Kinder Morgan Foundation
• Mid-America Arts Alliance
• Arish Rustomji
• Shell Oil Company
• Spindletop Design
• The Wortham Foundation, Inc.

Hours

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