Experts' Choice Award Museum Plantin-Moretus
What the experts agree on
The only museum on UNESCO's World Heritage list, this beautifully preserved 16th-century home and printing plant of the Plantin-Moretus dynasty traces the history of early publishing in remarkable detail.
Concierge "This museum is a gorgeously preserved window on the late 16th century. The displays trace the history of printing."
Fodor's "The home and printing plant of an extraordinary publishing dynasty... the family printed innumerable bibles, breviaries, and missals." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The idea of giving a museum Unesco World Heritage status might seem odd, until you’ve seen this fabulous place." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This museum occupies the house and printing room of Christophe Plantin." Full review
Afar Magazine "This is the only museum on the UNESCO World Heritage list and the recognition is well deserved. The museum is housed in the 16th century home of Antwerp's first printing company. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "Most prolific publishing house in the 1600s open to the public. " Full review
Frommer's "The museum's exhibits include an antique Librorium Prohibitorum, a catalog of books proscribed by the church as being unfit for pious consumption." Full review
National Geographic
