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Liberate Magazine Lunch Break Series: The Museum of Printing History

23 February 2008 No Comment

Entrepreneurs are often challenged to find the time to relax in between meetings, work, and planning. The daily routine, although spontaneous, yields few extra hours for the entrepreneur to focus on themselves. This type of lifestyle can be very stressful.

The goal of the Lunch Break Series is to provide information on attractions in various cities that are inexpensive, enjoyable, relaxing and do not require a lot of time to visit. Simply put, an entrepreneur only needs to take a lunch break to take full advantage of these attractions.

*We invite you to provide us with suggestions on places to visit. Please click on the “contact” link and select “lunch break series” in the subject line to recommend attractions for us to showcase.

About The Museum of Printing History

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The Museum of Printing History contains a unique collection of historical documents such as newspapers, fine art prints, and antique printing equipment. The Museum also contains four rotating galleries. In these galleries, they present original exhibitions that cover a wide variety of topics.

Classes are offered at the museum and taught by some of the most renowned artists in Houston, such as Charles Criner. In the galleries and working studios, members of the staff demonstrate the traditional processes of stone lithography, letterpress printing, papermaking, and bookbinding.
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They offer guided tours for a small fee, in addition to the classes and special exhibits. For more information on the Museum of Printing History, visit www.PrintingMuseum.org

Location: 1324 West Clay St.
Houston, Texas 77019
(713) 522-4652
Admission:
  • Free for individual tours
  • Guided tours are $2 per student, $4 per adult, and $2 per senior
    (There must be one adult to accompany every 10 children)

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