Thursday, November 29, 2007

Crandall Printing Museum

For a larger group activity, a fun and educational experience is visiting the somewhat small but amazing Printing Museum located on Provo Center Street (275 East Center Street). The Crandall Printing Museum features replicas of famous historic print shops and printing presses including a re-creation of the world's oldest printing house. Visitors watch as type is cast and a page of the Gutenberg Bible is printed. The experience is sure to be one of a kind and is operated by a few men who are very knowledgeable about the history and development of the printing world.

The museum functions as a tour through time as visitors see everything from the printing of the Gutenberg Bible, significant events of the revolutionary war period, and the reproduction of the Book of Mormon Press in Palmyra, New York. The tour usually takes about two hours but its well worth your party’s time if they are interested in an intriguing educational experience.

It does cost money and they usually like to give tours to groups of appx. 15 or more. Call ahead to schedule an appointment and arrange the prices.

Hours: Weekdays, 9am to 2pm. Group Tours are available at any time, by appointment.
Minimum charge of $45 for group tour (includes 15 visitors). Additional visitors are $3 each.
Cost: $3 per person
Phone: (801) 377-7777

For more information please visit the website: http://www.crandallmuseum.com/

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