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Atelier-Musée Encre & Plomb

A typographic printing museum covering over 500 years of printing history, located in Chavannes-près-Renens. Run by retired volunteer professionals, it preserves and demonstrates traditional typesetting, printing, and bookbinding techniques. Visitors can discover manual and mechanical composition, printing presses, and bookbinding craftsmanship.

Families and Kids

The museum welcomes school classes (ideal age 8-16) for guided visits with a historical film and practical demonstrations of four printing trades. Visits last about 2 hours and are by appointment only.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: Crafts and industry

    • Children experience: 👍 Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations

Contact

Webpage
encretplomb.ch
Email
info@encretplomb.ch
Address
Avenue de la Gare 34, 1022 Chavannes-près-Renens