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The Penrith Museum of Printing 

 is open every Sunday

10am till 2pmโ€‹

Entry $5 Adult, Children Free

Tour bookings will be taken

 either online or phone

contact us: 0408 412 708

PENRITH HIGHLAND FESTIVAL 2026

HERITAGE TRADES
& TRADITIONAL CRAFTS FAIR

Wollondilly Heritage Centre & Museum

Sunday, 13 September

10am-3pm

We will be printing souvenirs for visitors on an 1890 Pearl treadle and an ADANA press

Please come down and enjoy all of the incredible activities and displays!

The Inaugural Penrith Highland Festival will be held on Saturday, 3 October 2026.

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To help commemorate the occasion, the Australian Museum of Printing will open its doors from 8am until 5pm.

Call in and visit us and learn the wonders of letterpress printing from the days of Gutenberg (1440s) until its end in the 1980s.

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See our 19th century machinery in action and perhaps pull a proof of your own. 

Rare Book Week
2026

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The Museum will again host the Rare Book Week  for the fourth year.

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DETAILS TO FOLLOW

 

โ€‹Saturday, 24 October from 11am - 1pm

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Plenty of free parking right next to the Museum or catch Blue Mountains train to Penrith then a bus or 15 minute walk.

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Book directly with the museum on email ralockley07@gmail.com or phone 0408 412 708 (Bob).

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Next Workshop:

Tuesday, 22 September

 

โ€‹Contact us immediately to secure your spot(s) for this valuable opportunity

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Register online or by phone.

Details here.

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Our popular Letterpress workshops, including Typography, Poster, and Adana workshops are available now!

 

โ€‹Don’t miss your chance to learn the timeless craft of Letterpress Printing.

 

The workshops are $125 per person and take one day to complete,

commencing at 10.30am till 4pm.

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Register online or by phone details here. Plan ahead to secure your spot!

 

Open for visitors on Sundays!

 

The Museum is open to the public every Sunday from 10am to 2pm or by appointment. Looking for a unique venue for your next party, meeting, or event? Contact us to create an unforgettable experience for your guests as they step back in time at our living museum.

 

We can’t wait to see you soon!

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To avoid disappointment please send us a email or call for bookings, 0408 412 708 

email: ralockley07@gmail.com

The Penrith Museum of Printing

is located west of Sydney at the grounds of the

Penrith Paceway, Ransley Street,

Penrith, NSW Australia.

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Telephone: 0408 412 708
Email: ralockley07@gmail.com

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