Photo credits: Plantin-Moretus Museum, photographers: Ans Brys, LUCID, Victoriano,

The Plantin-Moretus Museum is a museum located in Antwerp, Belgium. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is dedicated to the life and work of the influential 16th-century printers Christophe Plantin and Jan Moretus. The museum is housed in the printing workshop and residence of the Plantin-Moretus family, which was in operation from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

Visitors to the museum can see the original presses and typefaces used by the Plantin-Moretus family, as well as their extensive library of books and manuscripts. The museum also features a collection of maps, illustrations, and other printed materials from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

One of the highlights of the museum is its collection of original printing equipment, which includes an impressive array of hand-operated presses, as well as molds and matrices for casting typefaces. Visitors can also see the extensive collection of lead typefaces used by the Plantin-Moretus family, which includes over 1,500 fonts in more than 50 languages.

The museum also features a large collection of paintings and decorative arts, including works by Rubens, Van Dyck, and other Flemish masters. The building itself is also of historical and architectural interest, with a number of well-preserved rooms and spaces that showcase the opulent lifestyle of the Plantin-Moretus family.

In addition to its permanent collection, the Plantin-Moretus Museum also hosts a range of temporary exhibitions, lectures, and other cultural events throughout the year. It is a popular destination for visitors to Antwerp who are interested in history, printing, and the arts.