Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum, Printing museum in Two Rivers, US.
The Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum displays 1.5 million pieces of wood type across 1000 styles, alongside numerous presses and vintage prints.
Founded in 1999, the museum preserves the legacy of Hamilton Manufacturing Company, which began producing wood type in 1880 for newspaper printing needs.
The museum maintains active letterpress printing traditions through workshops, demonstrations, and educational programs that connect visitors with traditional typography methods.
Located at 1816 10th Street, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Target Corporation integrated the museum's collection into their 2011 Fall fashion line, conducting photo shoots on site for their Vintage Varsity campaign.
Location: Two Rivers
Inception: 2000
Opening Hours: Dienstag-Samstag 10:00-17:00; Sonntag 13:00-17:00
Website: http://woodtype.org
GPS coordinates: 44.14230,-87.57375
Latest update: March 8, 2025 06:59
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