Bodoni Museum, Printing museum in Palazzo della Pilotta, Parma, Italy
The Bodoni Museum displays original typesetting equipment, matrices, punches, and prints from the private typography studio of Giambattista Bodoni within the Pilotta Palace.
The museum opened on November 17, 1963, commemorating the 150th anniversary of Giambattista Bodoni's death, following restoration efforts after World War II damages.
The collection presents the evolution of typography through Bodoni's innovations in typeface design, which influenced modern printing techniques throughout Europe.
The museum maintains regular visiting hours with guided tours available, and researchers can access the extensive collection of historical printing materials by appointment.
Visitors can examine reconstructions of Bodoni's original printing press and observe traditional techniques such as gold leaf embossing used in 18th-century book production.
Location: Parma
Inception: November 17, 1963
Official opening: November 17, 1963
Phone: +390521220449
Email: museobodoni@beniculturali.it
Website: http://pilotta.beniculturali.it/il-complesso-monumentale/museo-bodoniano
GPS coordinates: 44.80456,10.32597
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:24
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