Gutenberg-Museum Mainz

Gutenberg Museum

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Tripadvisor (996) · Museum in Mainz, Germany
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Located in the hometown of Johannes Gutenberg, the founder of the printing press, this museum displays a recreation of his original printing press and … See more

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Aug 22, 2024
This is a great museum- go there and see some original Gutenberg bibles. This museum is dedicated to the memory of the man who invented printing and it makes a good job of displaying life and times. … Full review by Ian S
Jun 17, 2024
We hadn't planned to be in Mainz until we were actually there and looking for something to do. Had I been paying attention, this museum would have been way up on my radar. For those of us with a pe… Full review by Mary B
Jun 16, 2024
Dimly lit, which is understandable for preservation, however the placards are very difficult to see. Larger font would be easier to read, plus very unaccomodating to non-German speakers. Very few dis… Full review by Becky R
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The Gutenberg Museum is one of the oldest museums of printing in the world, located opposite the cathedral in the old part of Mainz…
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Are there any eating places nearby? We hope to meet family, who we rarely see, after visiting the museum but there will …
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Are there any eating places nearby? We hope to meet family, who we rarely see, after visiting the museum but there will be limited time and they have a 2 year old so we need a place to relax and talk - 6 adults and a child.
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Lots! Great restaurants and cafes at different price points.
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what kind of parking for a large van (Renault Trafic) is nearby?
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There are several public parking places around (15 minutes walking). Enough space for big car.
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How long does it take to tour the museum?
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Depends on your interest and German language ability. Recommend at least 60 minutes.
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Is the Gutenberg museum open Sundays in November?
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Between 11am and 5 pm on Sundays. Google them and it will give you lots of info. Enjoy, Chris
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Is it open on mondays?
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Not Mondays.....and especially take note of public holidays, which include a number of church holy days that may not be marked in other countries.
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