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Historic print heritage

Family Visit to Museum Plantin-Moretus

Explore the history of the printing press and the family home in the heart of Antwerp.

The Museum Plantin-Moretus offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of a legendary printing dynasty within their original 16th-century home. Whether you are interested in the preserved presses or the quiet courtyard garden, we provide the information you need to plan a successful trip. Please check the official museum website for the most recent updates on family programs and visitor policies.

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The Museum Plantin-Moretus welcomes families with interactive activities, seek-and-find quests, and practical amenities designed for young visitors.

The Museum Plantin-Moretus offers a welcoming environment for families interested in the history of printing. Young visitors can engage with the collection through interactive printing demonstrations, while an active seek-and-find quest invites children aged four and older to discover hidden animals throughout the galleries. This historic printing house provides a unique setting where the heritage of the Plantin-Moretus family comes to life for guests of all ages.

Recommended age: Ages 4+

Family highlights

  • Official child-approved museum status
  • Interactive printing demonstrations
  • Seek-and-find animal quest for children
  • On-site stroller loan service
  • Dedicated nursing and changing facility
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Useful expectations and practical guidance in one place

What children can see and do

Families can participate in printing demonstrations to see how historical presses work, listen to an audio play, and enjoy an active seek-and-find quest that tasks children with spotting animals hidden throughout the art and objects on the ground floor.

Age guidance

The 'Animals! Here, there and everywhere!' quest is specifically recommended for children from the age of four.

Practical information

Children under 18 receive free admission. Strollers are available at the reception, though access is limited to the ground floor due to the building's historic nature; baby carriers or slings are permitted, but backpacks for carrying children are not allowed in the galleries. A baby changing and breastfeeding space is located next to Room 7 and can be accessed upon request at the reception.

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Museum Plantin-Moretus offers engaging resources designed to help younger visitors explore the history of printing. Families can participate in self-guided quests that encourage discovery throughout the historic home and workshop. These activities are developed to be accessible and provide a hands-on way for children to interact with the museum's collections.

Kids trail

Animals! Here, there and everywhere!

Ages 4+Free

Hunt out common and unusual animals hiding in works of art and on objects throughout the museum's ground floor.

Age guidance: Recommended for children from the age of four years.

Practical information: This activity is free and always available during museum hours.

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