While the Klingspor Museum may hold plenty of books, it is not the content of the books that is on show as much as the detailed typography and beautiful graphics. Explore the history of letterpress printing, calligraphy and the art of paper-making through carefully curated exhibits.
Visitors entered the Klingspor Museum for the very first time in 1953. Dr. Klingspor, the owner of a local type foundry, had been collecting valuable books and wanted to display them in a small museum. Discover the huge range of beautiful works of type from famous illustrators and artists.
See examples of books that help printers decide exactly how each letter should be formed. Marvel at the detail involved in hand press printing, and learn about some of the world’s most renowned book artists.
Stop by to wander through regularly rotating exhibits featuring local artists and treasures of typography. Give the museum advance notice and you will be able to see the museum’s entire collection in the digital archives, even those items not on display. Visit in the winter to experience a fascinating international picture book exhibition that has been hosted in the museum since 1956.
Check the museum schedule to see if you can bring your children to an open workshop. During these workshops, children participate in an interactive activity and museum staff teach about typography in a child-friendly format. Some options for workshops include parents, while some are just for kids.
Visit the Klingspor Museum during its opening hours from Tuesday to Sunday. There is a fee for entry. Students and children receive discounted rates, and families can also join together to qualify for a discounted fee. Visit the museum on a Wednesday for free entry. Access the museum on foot, as it is situated just a short walk from the Main and other attractions in Offenbach. Those staying outside Offenbach can take a commuter rail line to Marktplatz Station, or take one of the bus routes that stop just a short distance away from the museum’s entrance.
