UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s coming up at the Museum? Click HERE for our monthly calendar of programs, workshops, and events.
The International Printing Museum hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, including the Los Angeles Printers Fair, Typewriter Festival, Surplus Sale & Wayzgoose, Americana Car Show, Krazy Kraft Days, Merit Badge Days for Scouts, Book Arts Patch Days for Girls, and more.
HOLIDAY PRINTING SAMPLER
Saturday, Nov 14
2 PM to 4 PM
Kick off the season with a little holiday magic! We’ll ink up our Vandercook presses so you can experiment with three colorful printing techniques: letterpress printing, pressure printing, and Lego printing. Everyone will take home a collection of joyful and whimsical prints made from ready-to-print designs. It's a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!
This event is FREE and open to all. No registration required. Donations are always appreciated.
Join us for our quarterly Book Arts Guild event!
“THE ART OF PAPER MAKING”
Saturday, Nov 21
1 PM to 4 PM
Reservations Requested: $5 per person
Join us for a special gathering celebrating our two resident paper makers, Heather Peters & Judi Tentor, who will discuss the history of paper, explore the art and process of handmade paper making, and reflect on their personal journeys as paper artists.
Following their discussion, Heather & Judi will demonstrate how they pull sheets of paper — and then attendees can try pulling their own. Come curious, connect with fellow book arts enthusiasts, and discover the magic of turning humble fibers into something beautiful, meaningful, and entirely your own.
Two Guitars | One Stage
Sunday, Dec 6
3 pm - 5 pm
Reservations Required: $30 per person
From classical to blues and folk, from the Beatles to bluegrass, Richard Smith & Pat Burgeson are recognized and honored worldwide as masters of finger-picking guitar.
Richard Smith’s engaging guitar performances incorporate everything from finger style classics through classical, jazz, and pop. Having played with Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins, Les Paul, and many others, Richard also performed with a great Joscho Stephan and Rory Hoffman as the Transatlantic Trio.
Pat Bergeson is a versatile guitarist in harmonica player, and his style incorporates jazz, blues, rock and finger style guitar. He’s also known for his session in touring war with a variety of artist. He is recorded with Lyle Lovette, Alison Krauss, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Dolly Parton, Peter Frampton, Michael McDonald, Tommy Emmanuel, Suzy Bogguss, Bill Evans, Benny Golson, Joey, DeFrancesco, and many others.
HOLIDAY KRAZY KRAFTS DAY
Saturday, Dec 12, 2026
10 am to 4 pm
Tickets: $15 per person
Get into the crafting spirit at the International Printing Museum's Holiday Krazy Krafts Day! These bi-annual family events celebrate the art of printing, paper arts, book making and more. They’re creative days for all kids, and for the “kid” in all of us!
Activities include letterpress printing, rubber stamping, paper making, bookbinding, paper marbling, screen printing, and so much more. Guests can enjoy mini-tours of the Printing Museum and live printing demonstrations.
~ 2027 EVENTS ~
QWERTY Typewriter Festival
Saturday, March 13
In collaboration with Typewriter Connection, the Printing Museum is hosting a “TYPE IN” to celebrate National Typewriter Day!
Experience the magic of typing on vintage typewriters, type your own stories, see unusual typewriters, win prizes, and shop for your own typewriter and cool merchandise.
KRAZY KRAFTS DAYS
April 17 & December 11
10 am to 4 pm
Get into the crafting spirit at the Museum's Krazy Krafts Days! These bi-annual family events celebrate the art of printing, paper arts, book making — designed for kids, and for the “kid” in all of us!
Activities include letterpress printing, rubber stamping, paper making, bookbinding, paper marbling, screen printing, and so much more. Guests can enjoy mini-tours of the Printing Museum and live printing demonstrations.
AMERICANA CELEBRATION
& CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Saturday, June 26
10am to 4pm
Experience a high-energy historical twist when the past comes alive with colorful ink, printing presses, vintage cars, and epic tunes at The International Printing Museum.
This family-oriented event honors the spirit of independence and the power of communication through print.
LETTERPRESS SURPLUS SALE & WAYZGOOSE EVENT
Saturday, August 28
9am to 4pm
We will have a large selection of letterpress equipment, wood and metal type, cuts, supplies, printing presses and more available for sale at our annual surplus sale. There will also be special letterpress demonstrations, typecasting, and more for all attendees.
THE 19th ANNUAL
LA PRINTERS FAIR
October 16 & 17
10 am to 4 pm
We are bringing the best of letterpress, book arts, and paper arts to the Los Angeles area. With the backdrop of the world’s largest collection of working antique presses, the Printers Fair annually hosts 100+ artistic vendors and 1,500+ visitors. Experience the creative worlds of beautiful printing, handmade books and paper arts.
Exhibitors include many of the greatest letterpress and printmaking artists, who offer custom posters, printings, hand-printed cards, memorabilia, hand-made paper, and antiquarian books for sale.
All proceeds from the Los Angeles Printers Fair support the International Printing Museum, a non-profit institution dedicated to the heritage, preservation, and advancement of the printing arts.
SCOUT MERIT BADGE DAY
Saturdays, Feb 13, Mar 27, Jun 19, Aug 6, or Sept 11
9am to 3pm
A full-day event giving Scouts the opportunity to earn their Graphic Arts and Pulp & Paper merit badges in one jam-packed day. Educations components are led by industry experts and Museum professionals. Hands-on activities include screen printing, paper making, letterpress printing, bookbinding, and more. Advance registration is required; not open to the general public.
scout merit badge day
BOOK ARTS DAY FOR GIRLS
Saturdays, Feb 27, May 22, Jul 17, & Nov 14, 2027
9am to 3pm
For girls age 10-18, a not-to-miss experience opportunity to explore the creative world of the Book Arts at the Printing Museum! During Book Arts Day for Girls, participants learn all about the world of book arts. Girls will get to make paper, learn how to make artistic books, create letterpress keepsakes, marble paper, and more! SPACE IS LIMITED; advance registration is required.
MUSEUM HOURS
The Museum is OPEN to the public most Saturdays, 10 am to 4pm, except when we are hosting special events or scout programs.
We are also open by reservation Tuesdays thru Fridays.
Admission fees and tour availability may vary during special events.
