Gutenberg Museum, Mainz

Name: Gutenberg Museum
Address: Liebfrauenpl. 5, Mainz, 55116, Germany
Telephone: +49 6131 122503

#16 among attractions in Mainz

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum

Gallery (2)

Map

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

The Gutenberg Museum is one of the oldest museums of printing in the world, located opposite the cathedral in the old part of Mainz, Germany. It is named after Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of printing from movable metal type in Western Europe. The collections include printing equipment and examples of printed materials from many cultures. ()

Local name: Gutenberg-Museum Coordinates: 49°59'59"N, 8°16'32"E

Address

Liebfrauenpl. 5Mainz 55116 Germany

Contact

+49 6131 122503

Website

Social media

Twitter

Mainz

Day trips

Gutenberg Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mainz Cathedral, Deutschhaus, Osteiner Hof, St. Stephan.

~230 ftS
10th-century sandstone religious edifice
Mainz Cathedral, Mainz
2 min walk • Mainz Cathedral, or St. Martin's Cathedral, stands as a towering landmark in the heart of Mainz, Germany. This thousand-year-old church, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, has been a witness to the city's history and a symbol of its enduring faith.
0.4 miNW
Forts and castles, Baroque architecture
Deutschhaus, Mainz
11 min walk • The Deutschhaus, a significant historical building, stands proudly in the city of Mainz, Germany. This Baroque edifice, constructed between 1737 and 1740, was originally the seat of the Estates of the Electoral State of Mainz.
~1860 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Vernacular architecture
Osteiner Hof, Mainz
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mainz, Germany, the Osteiner Hof stands as a testament to the architectural grandeur of bygone eras. This majestic mansion, located at the corner of Schillerplatz, is one of the most prominent examples of Baroque architecture in the city.
0.4 miSW
Chagall windows and a late-Gothic cloister
St. Stephan, Mainz
11 min walk • St. Stephan in Mainz, Germany, is not just any ordinary church; it's a collegiate church that holds a special place in the city's heart and history. Known for its stunning Gothic architecture, St. Stephan stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of religious...
~230 ftS
Square
Liebfrauenplatz, Mainz
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mainz, Germany, Liebfrauenplatz is a charming square that serves as a magnet for tourists and locals alike. This picturesque plaza is surrounded by historical buildings and is known for its vibrant atmosphere and cultural significance.
~1200 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Staatstheater Mainz, Mainz
6 min walk • The Staatstheater Mainz is a theatre in Mainz, Germany, which is owned and operated by the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Situated on the Gutenbergplatz, the complex comprises two theatres which are connected by an underground passage and also by skywalk. Performances of opera, drama and ballet are presented.
~340 ftW
Fountain
Marktbrunnen, Mainz
2 min walk • The Marktbrunnen in Mainz is a renaissance fountain located at the ″Markt″ of Mainz. It was donated by elector Albert of Mainz and crafted in the workshop of the Mainz sculptor Hans Backoffen.
~880 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. John's Church, Mainz
5 min walk • St. John's Church is located beneath Mainz Cathedral in the historical center of Mainz, Germany. This 1100-year-old church was the first episcopal see of the Bishop of Mainz.
~1080 ftNW
Church, Gothic architecture
St. Christoph's Church, Mainz
6 min walk • The church of St. Christoph in Mainz, known in German as St. Christoph zu Mainz, is an example of early gothic architecture. St. Christoph was originally built between 1240 and 1330. The church is known as the Parish Church and Baptistry of Johannes Gutenberg.
0.4 miNW
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Peter's Church, Mainz
11 min walk • St. Peter's Church is located beneath Deutschhaus Mainz in the northwest of the historical center of Mainz, Germany. It is the one of the most important rococo buildings in Mainz. Originally it was a collegiate church monastery of ″St.
~960 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
Augustinerkirche, Mainz
5 min walk • The church of St. Augustin known in German as Augustinerkirche, was the minster of the Augustine friars in the city centre of Mainz. Today it is the seminary church of the Catholic theological seminary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mainz.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Gutenberg Museum open?

Gutenberg Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Gutenberg Museum?

Nearby attractions include Mainzer Domchor, Mainz (2 min walk), Liebfrauenplatz, Mainz (2 min walk), Mainz Cathedral, Mainz (2 min walk), Nagelsäule, Mainz (2 min walk).

How to get to Gutenberg Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gutenberg Museum:

Bus

Fischtor • Lines: 60, 61, 63, 90 (3 min walk)
Rheingoldhalle/Rathaus • Lines: 28, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 63, 66, 68, 70, 71, 90, 91 (3 min walk)

Tram

Schillerplatz • Lines: 50, 52, 53 (10 min walk)
Münsterplatz • Lines: 50, 52, 53 (14 min walk)

Train

Mainz Römisches Theater (12 min walk)
Mainz-Kastel (16 min walk)