International newspaper museum

The International Newspaper Museum in Aachen holds more than 200,000 newspaper specimens from five continents, including first editions, special editions, and final editions from different publications. The collection spans various countries and time periods, showing how the press evolved globally.

The museum was founded in 1886 by Oskar Forckenbeck and became one of the first institutions to systematically collect and preserve newspapers. Major renovations in the early 2000s expanded the exhibition spaces and modernized the facilities.

The collection shows how newspapers shaped the way people learn about events and form opinions together. Visitors can observe how reporting styles and page layouts changed across different decades.

The museum is located in central Aachen and is open from Tuesday through Sunday, giving visitors plenty of time to explore the collection. The building is fully wheelchair accessible with barrier-free entry to all exhibition areas.

During renovation work, workers uncovered a medieval cellar in the courtyard, which now operates as an outdoor dining space in summer. This hidden space reveals the long building history of the site and offers visitors an unexpected spot to spend time.

Location: Aachen

Inception: 1886

Founders: Oskar Forckenbeck

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Pontstraße 13

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +492414324910

Email: izm@mail.aachen.de

Website: http://izm.de

GPS coordinates: 50.77726,6.08280

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:03