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Norwich
Printing Museum

The Norwich Printing Museum is now closed to the general public. We will be moving out from Blickling but if you would like to arrange a private view of the collections, please do get in touch.

Who are we?

The Norwich Printing Museum looks after collections spanning 500 years of printing history. Although our physical museum is closed, we regularly participate at independent print fairs and events related to printing history.

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Machinery highlights at the Norwich Printing Museum

See examples of our collection, as previously on display at the Blickling museum.

Find out about some of our collection

Other ways to support the Norwich printing Museum

As a voluntarily run organisation, we depend on your contributions. Why not become a Member or purchase a one of a kind item from our online shop?

Still from our film showing a Platen treddle press

Become a Member

Be part of the Museum's story from £15 a year. Receive special edition prints and an invite to our Autumn party.

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Still from our film show the a book binder demonstration

Support our shop

Shop for bespoke presents from prints to retro posters. Our latest 2025 calendars are now available to buy!

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Become a volunteer

Our volunteers are the backbone of the Museum. With so many ways to help out, you'll definitely find a welcome on the team!

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Latest news from the Museum

 

A short introduction to medieval women in bookbinding

What do we know about medieval women bookbinders? Explore the links between women’s handiwork, bookbinding and women involved in the bookbinding craft today

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Adventures in print: Telling the story of Mary seacole

The story of Mary Seacole is a fantastic example of women making their way through extraordinary...
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What’s the story behind… the Lesbian Line flyer

Find out what a striking flyer can tell us about the connections between printing and LGBTQIA+ history…

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The quest for the Norwich Printing Museum’s new home !

Our journey for a new location continues.

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The Printing Museum makes an impression at the Norwich Independent Print and Zine fair

The 17th May saw the Norwich Printing Museum host a table at the Norwich Independent Print and Zine fair, featuring a ‘pocket’ Jabez Francis press and much more!

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Wishing all the best to Tony, Gerry, Jules and Michael!

In the closing months of 2024 three of our most long-established and hard-working volunteers left us.

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New machine coming through: another Vickobold for the Norwich Printing Museum!

The Norwich Printing Museum has recently acquired a new machine, a Vickobold press! Since its...
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Norwich Printing Museum joins the Wipers Times

1st June saw an intrepid bunch from the Norwich Printing Museum join the Wipers Times event at...
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For the benefit of Mr. Kite, on sale now!

What do the Beatles, Victorian circuses and the first recorded Black show-equestrian have in...
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Norwich Printing Museum collection on display at the Marble hall

A display on Norwich’s industrial history including items from the Norwich Printing Museum collection is now open!

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Sneak peek: Linden, new book by Gemma Lacey

We now have a snapshot of 'LINDEN', a collaborative book made with @gemmaruthlacey during a...
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Making Impressions Talk at sT. brides

St Bride Foundation in London invited five printing institutions from Great Britain and Ireland to open their doors to share their stories, culture and treasures held within their walls.

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To all of our visitors, friends and members – Don’t forget to share your photos on Instagram with #NPM #NorwichPrintingMuseum and do please tag us @NorwichPrintingMuseum

To those on Flickr and Unsplash whose photos we’ve used on the website, we appreciate your skills and willingness to share your images