Regular dates
Printing demonstrations on the Gutenberg press
Experience firsthand how printing was done in Johannes Gutenberg’s day during a 15-minute demonstration.
Time:
| Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun: | Every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Thu: | Every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Location: Gutenberg Museum, 1st floor
Cost: Included in museum admission
Film screenings
Several times a day, the Gutenberg Museum shows two films about Johannes Gutenberg in its cinema.
Public museum tours
The one-hour guided tour of the Gutenberg Museum includes a demonstration of the historic printing press and a viewing of the original Gutenberg Bibles in the vault.
The tour is conducted by the tour guides of the state capital Mainz from mainzplus CITYMARKETING (opens in a new tab).
Advance registration is required for the tours.
Time:
High season (May through October): Saturdays at 11:45 a.m.
Low season (November through April): once a month
Cost: €14 / reduced €12 / children up to and including 8 years old free (plus admission)
Please book your spot on the tour in advance using the following contact information:
| Phone: |
+49 6131 – 242 827 / 888 |
| Email: |