Musée Gutenberg, Fribourg, Technology museum in Fribourg, Switzerland.
The Swiss Museum of Graphic Arts and Communication presents printing techniques through life-size wax figures positioned at various numbered stations throughout the building.
The museum started in 1900 as a single room within the Historical Museum of Bern before relocating to Fribourg in 2000 for its official opening.
The institution displays traditional methods of composition, printing, and bookbinding through regular demonstrations, connecting visitors with centuries of graphic arts practices.
The museum opens Wednesday through Sunday with extended hours on Thursday evenings, offering free entry and audio guides in multiple languages.
The permanent exhibition includes an in-depth presentation about the production process of Swiss Bank Notes, which gained substantial public interest.
Location: Fribourg
Inception: 1900
Official opening: 2000
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Part of: list of cultural properties in Fribourg
Website: http://gutenbergmuseum.ch/fr/accueil
GPS coordinates: 46.80728,7.16190
Latest update: March 20, 2025 16:27
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