Museum of the Belarusian book printing in Polack

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Museum of the Belarusian book printing in Polack, Printing history museum in Polack, Belarus.

The museum occupies a former residential building of the Polotsk Epiphany Monastery, featuring exhibits on manuscript production and printing technology development.

Established in 1990 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Frantsysk Skaryna, who produced the first Bible translation in the Belarusian language.

The collection includes manuscripts, old printed books, and contemporary editions that highlight the work of Polotsk scholars Euphrosyne, Skaryna, and Simeon.

Located on Nizhne-Pokrovskaya Street, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 with guided tours available.

This institution stands as the single museum in Belarus dedicated to preserving both historical manuscripts and modern printed materials.

Location: Polotsk

Inception: 1990

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +375(214)466339

Email: book.polotsk@museum.by

Website: http://simeon.polotsk.museum.by

GPS coordinates: 55.48410,28.76803

Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:14

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