Museum of the Book and Printing of Ukraine, Literary heritage museum in Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Ukraine.
The museum spans five exhibition halls containing 56,000 items that document the progression of Ukrainian book creation and publishing through centuries.
Established in 1972, the museum occupies a building that served as the Kyivan Cave Monastery Press for over four hundred years.
The collection includes medieval manuscripts, rare first editions, and an extensive exhibition of bookplate art featuring works from 200 Ukrainian artists.
The museum conducts regular educational programs, scientific conferences, and offers virtual tours for remote exploration of Ukrainian literary history.
Three thousand exhibits showcase the evolution from handwritten manuscripts to modern printing techniques, including incunabula and ancient printing presses.
Location: Kyiv
Inception: 1972
Address: вулиця Лаврська, 9, Київ, Україна 01015 01015
Phone: +380442807976
Website: https://mkdu.com.ua
GPS coordinates: 50.43548,30.55850
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:44
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