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THE ROOTS OF PRINTING (P.D.) WORKSHOP ...
The popular workshop for lovers of Typography and those who would like to learn the practical skills of Letterpress, and maybe produce your work in the MMOP Studio. A great Professional Development path for those working with "modern" typographic systems. EASIER TO BOOK A WORKSHOP:OUR NEW PRICING PROVIDES FOR SINGLE VISITORS OR A PAIR OF VISITORS: and with that, the opportunity to modify the syllabus to suit your requirements. THE BEST PRICE IS FOR A GROUP OF THREE OR FOUR . . . UNALTERED SINCE 2010 INTERESTED? visit the ROOTS OF PRINTING page. Out-of-town visitors, especially welcome! |
| ALL PROGRAMS | SCHOOL PROGRAM | LETTERPRESS PROGRAM | VISITOR PROGRAM | | VOLUNTEERS PROGRAM
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WHERE ARE WE? Address, map, phone, email |
PRINT IN OUR LETTERPRESS STUDIO |
OUR OWN METAL TYPEFOUNDRY
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MMOP ON FACEBOOK |
OUR PRINTING GLOSSARY |
OUR COLLECTIONS |
PICTURE GALLERIES
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for details AND PIX of the NEW MUSEUM.
Discover volunteering opportunities for our various programs. |
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CLICK HERE to visit the INTERNATIONAL PORTAL of PRINTING MUSEUMS. |
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Our 2012 leaflet:[ YOU SAW IT HERE FIRST ! ] CLICK IMAGE TO SEE OR PRINT |
Illustrated Feature: |
Melbourne Museum of Printing CLICK IMAGE FOR DETAILS |
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VISIT THE CONTACT PAGE LOCATION 266 GEELONG ROAD, West Footscray, Victoria. JUST MINUTES FROM THE CITY, WELL SERVED BY TRAINS AND BUSES. 
MAP, TELEPHONE, E-MAIL |
PUBLIC PROGRAM VISITING WITHOUT APPOINTMENT :: IF OVER 5 IN YOUR GROUP, PLEASE ADVISE. [DAYS, PRICES, DETAILS] GROUP TOURS ARE PART OF THE PUBLIC PROGRAM, and can be booked for any day. GRAPHIC DESIGN TOURS ARE NOT PART OF THIS PROGRAM. SEE "OTHER PROGRAMS". VOLUNTEER NOW TO HELP WITH PROGRAMS. EMAIL MMOP TO HELP ON OPEN DAYS |
OTHER PROGRAMS CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS
EMAIL YOUR INTEREST (PHONE NUMBER PLEASE!) OR CALL (03)9689 7555. |
OUR COLLECTIONS CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS
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PICTURE GALLERIES EACH THEMED GALLERY HAS TEN OR MORE IMAGES AND DETAILED EXPLANATIONS. |
DOWNLOAD OUR DOCUMENTS BROWSE OR PRINT OUT DETAILS OF THE MUSEUM'S ESTABLISHMENT. |
GLOSSARY OF TYPE AND PRINTING CLEAR DEFINITIONS OF HUNDREDS OF TERMS - ALPHABETIC AND THEMATIC BROWSING |
VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE MUSEUM, ITS COLLECTIONS, ITS PROGRAMS
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OUR TYPEFOUNDRY WE STILL MAKE METAL TYPES FOR OTHER MUSEUMS, ARTISTS, ACADEMICS, ENTHUSIASTS AND OLD-TIMERS LIKE US! |
LINOTYPE RE-ENACTMENTS REMEMBER THE NEWSPAPER COMPOSING ROOM?
WE WERE PLANNING SOME GREAT EVENTS, BUT MUCH OF OUR EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESTROYED. SO THE COMP ROOM MAY BE JUST A MEMORY! FORTY LINECASTERS COULD HAVE BEEN WORKING. WE MIGHT DO IT ON A SMALLER SCALE SOME TIME. WHO WILL OPERATE THE LINOS, LUDLOWS AND PRESSES? WHAT ABOUT YOU? |
DID YOU KNOW? COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MUSEUM and OUR MANY UNWANTED MOVES |
MORE INFORMATION EMAIL MMOP TO HELP ON OPEN DAYS EMAIL MMOP TO ENQUIRE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING | |
>>> Browse down for other ways to explore the Museum . . . <<<
| THESE SPECIAL INTEREST JUMP PAGES MAY MATCH YOUR THEME | What's your interest? | |||||||
| Typography & Design__ |
D.T.P. or_ Word Proc |
Book___ History__ |
Media &_ Editing__ |
Self____ Printing |
Print___ Making_ |
Typo____ Glossary |
Letterpress Freak____ |
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| WHAT WE HAVE OUR COLLECTION PAGES |
WHAT WE OFFER OUR PROGRAM PAGES |
WHO WE ARE PAGES ABOUT US |
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| MACHINERY PAGES | STUDENT PROGRAMS | CONTACT US |
| FOUNT PAGES | YOU CAN USE OUR PRESSES! | OUR HISTORY |
| ARTEFACTS, HAND TOOLS | OPEN TO PUBLIC? | VOLUNTEERING |
| COLLECTION INDEX | PROGRAM INDEX | INDEX ABOUT US |
| AN OVERVIEW OF SOME ITEMS IN OUR COLLECTION INDEX: | ||
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Once you know the language of printing, an easy way to navigate our many indexes and destinations. |
See our collections, programs and links. You can get off anywhere for a closer look! |
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