Gutenberg-Museum Mainz

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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 …

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Oct 1, 2024
This was amazing and very elucidating. Gutenberg‘s goal was to create the perfect book! I would recommend a guide to explain the details of the difference between handmade and what he did. Perseveran… Full review by Gaetano S
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

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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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It is available but you will need to walk to the museum about 15m
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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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