The Museum of Printing is at 15 Thornton Avenue in Haverhill, Massachusetts (north of Boston). We are open every Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. We also open by appointment. E-mail us at [email protected]. For a calendar of events, see: museumofprinting.org

This coming Saturday, October 31, visit the Museum between 10 & 4 to learn from Christine Mistretta about ‘witch pins’ and the role they play, not only in bookbinding but also in the story of the Salem witch trials. A deep dive into the material history of 1692!

From the 1963 Pantone swatch book: Mixing #Pantone colors to get the orange of sun-kissed pumpkins, fiery autumn leaves, & golden harvest days! Sometimes, all it takes is a little yellow, a touch of red, & a dash of imagination to capture #fallcolors. #TreasuresOfTheRomanoLibrary

In his latest WhatTheyThink video, Frank Romano highlights a recent acquisition, a 1776 “Gun-Wad” Bible, the first Bible published in German in America. It was so hated by the British that they tore out pages & used them as cartridge paper for their guns. whattheythink.com/video/1322…

Looking for a creative activity that results in a beautiful journal that you can keep or give as a gift? Come to the Museum of Printing on Saturday October 31st at 11 am for a homemade journal workshop for adults led by artist Lydia Harris. For details: eventbrite.com/e/handmade-jo…

For the next two Saturdays (Oct. 24 & 31), visit the Museum between 10 & 4 to learn from Christine Mistretta about ‘witch pins’ and the role they play, not only in bookbinding but also in the story of the Salem witch trials. Photo: Frank Cousins Collection, Digital Commonwealth

This Saturday (October 24th between 11 & 2) we’ll have three fun Halloween activities at the Museum. Ghouls and goblins young and old can try out Lego Printing, Cookie Decorating, and/or Skeleton Building. $15 covers supplies. To register, go to: eventbrite.com/e/get-inky-ge…?

On Saturday October 31st at 11 am, artist Lydia Harris will lead a homemade journal workshop for adults at the Museum of Printing. She'll demonstrate folding, stitching, hand-folded pockets, & the use of paper beads & unique hand-dyed covers. To register: eventbrite.com/e/handmade-jo…

Catch up on the latest happenings at the Museum of Printing! mailchi.mp/museumofprinting/…

Looking for some Halloween fun? This Saturday (October 24th between 11 & 2) at the Museum you can build a skeleton, decorate a black cat cookie, or print using Legos. Come enjoy the spooky season here at the Museum! $15 covers supplies. To register: eventbrite.com/e/get-inky-ge…?

This Saturday (October 24th between 11 & 2), we’ll have three fun Halloween activities for young & old. You can try out Lego Printing, Cookie Decorating, and/or Skeleton Building. Come have a spooky, inky time! $15 covers supplies. To register, go to: eventbrite.com/e/get-inky-ge…?

In his latest @WhatTheyThink video, Museum of Printing President Frank Romano describes the charming personality of a 1907 type sample book called “Types of the De Vinne Press.” whattheythink.com/video/1321…

In his latest WhatTheyThink video, Museum of Printing President Frank Romano describes what it took to print a newspaper in the letterpress era. whattheythink.com/video/1320…

Get Inky! Get Spooky! Visit the Museum of Printing for a collection of Halloween activities for ghouls young to old. On Saturday, October 24th, we’ll have Lego Printing, Cookie Decorating, & Skeleton Building! Drop in between 11 & 2. For more info, see: eventbrite.com/e/get-inky-ge…?

This Saturday, October 17 at 1 pm, is our Annual Meeting. Whether you are a member or not, the Annual Meeting is a great way to learn about the Museum. Attend in person (at 15 Thornton Ave., Haverhill) or online (check the calendar for the Zoom link: museumofprinting.org/calenda…).

The Museum of Printing has an operating Linotype machine (a Model 31). Our Linotype expert, Chris Bradford, keeps it running for the enjoyment of our visitors. Help us keep it running by donating today! museumofprinting.ejoinme.org…

The Museum of Printing has an advertisement in the 2026 Sculpture at Maudslay brochure. This exhibit of outdoor sculpture at Maudslay State Park in Newburyport runs through this Friday, October 16. For details, see: maudslaysculpture.org/

This past Saturday, Jeff Jarvis spoke at the Historic New England Center in Haverhill about his new book, 'Hot Type,' which describes the impact of the Linotype machine on mass media. Later that afternoon at the Museum, he and Chris Bradford did a demo on our Model 31 Linotype.

In preparation for the publication of his new book, "Hot Type," author Jeff Jarvis worked with Chris Bradford, the Museum's Linotype expert, to set the type for the book’s colophon. Meet Jeff this Saturday (Oct. 10), see: my.historicnewengland.org/26…

Meet @JeffJarvis this Saturday (Oct. 10) at Historic New England (143 Essex St., Haverhill). Jeff’s new book, “Hot Type: The Magnificent Machine that Gave Birth to Mass Media & Drove Mark Twain Mad,” highlights the huge impact of the Linotype machine. See: my.historicnewengland.org/26…

We would love to see your latest book binding or artist book project! Come to the Museum this Saturday (October 10) and let's chat! Our Book Arts Open Studio takes place on the second Saturday of each month. For more information, see: eventbrite.com/e/book-arts-o…