





Children's Museums
International Printing Museum
📍 315 W Torrance Blvd, Carson, CA 90745🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Quick Facts
- Type
- Printing Museum
- Best For
- All ages; scouts; school groups
- Highlights
- Antique printing machinery, letterpress printing, paper making, hands-on workshops
- Special Programs
- Scout Merit Badge Days, Book Arts Patch Days, School Field Trips, Museum on Wheels assemblies
- Hours
- Saturdays 10am-4pm; Tues-Fri by reservation
💡 Did You Know?
- Houses one of the world's largest collections of antique printing machinery and graphic arts equipment, spanning hundreds of years of printing history
- Offers hands-on workshops in nine different printing and paper arts techniques including letterpress printing, bookbinding, screen printing, paper marbling, and linoleum block printing
- Operates specialized educational programs including Scout Merit Badge Days and Book Arts Patch Days for Girls, with advance registration required for full-day experiences
- Hosts the Los Angeles Printers Fair, a major regional event featuring demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and vendors for printing arts enthusiasts
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan ahead and book in advance: Tuesday-Friday visits require reservations, and special programs like Scout Merit Badge Days and Book Arts Patch Days need advance registration. Saturday drop-ins (10 am-4 pm) are available but avoid Scout Events.
- Take advantage of hands-on workshops to fully experience the museum—reviewers consistently praised the interactive printing demonstrations and ability to create your own souvenir cards or posters. These activities make the printing history come alive in a way passive viewing doesn't.
- Attend special events like the LA Printers Fair or Krazy Kraft Days for an enhanced experience with operating presses, vendors, and demonstrations. Reviewers noted these events bring energy and scale to the museum's core offerings, though they can get crowded.
- Budget 2-3 hours minimum for your visit to enjoy both the docent-led tour of the extensive antique printing machinery collection and time for hands-on activities. Reviewers highlighted the quality of docent explanations about printing evolution.
- Consider membership if visiting multiple times or planning to attend workshops—the museum offers memberships and private workshop options for groups, making repeat visits more economical for families or educational groups.
About International Printing Museum
Exhibits of antique printing machinery. Museum showcasing its collection of historic printing machinery through exhibits & demonstrations.
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