Outdoor Adventure at National Print Museum: Printmaking & History

Duration: Approx. 1 hour

About

The printed page has long been, and continues to be, a space for innovation, experimentation, imagination, and, at times, revolution. At the Museum, we preserve the craft of printing that gave voice to political and cultural movements. In Ireland, the act of printing enabled us to explore and define who we are, to reclaim our national language and heritage, and to express our identity through word and image, ultimately asserting our sovereignty. The 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic symbolises how vital the printed word was in declaring independence.

Join us for a special re-enactment of the printing of the Proclamation on a Wharfedale Stop Cylinder Press; the type of machine used to print the nation's most historic document and explore the role that design and print plays in society.

This event is supported by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland as part of August Craft Month.

Highlights

• Live demonstration
• See an original copy of the 1916 Proclamation

Accessibility

This demonstration is conducted on the ground floor, where visitors will also find the Reception, Museum Shop, permanent exhibition, toilets, and Café. The ground floor is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Entry for wheelchairs is via the Café.

The Museum welcomes guide and service dogs.

Café

Press is an independent café located in the National Print Museum. All the food is lovingly homemade using fresh ingredients from Irish suppliers. Try one of the daily chalk board specials or a cup of delightful Cloud Pickers coffee, roasted and pressed in Dublin. Escape under the archway into a cosy enclave for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon treat on week days. A restorative rustic brunch menu is served on weekends.