Traditional Printing Day Showcases Heritage Presses at Eynderhoof Museum in Limburg

On Sunday 6 September, the Eynderhoof Openluchtmuseum in Nederweert, Limburg hosted a "Drukkersdag" where a group of traditional printers demonstrated historic printing techniques. Visitors could see stone‑press methods, hand‑operated presses such as the rare "Queenie" hand‑press, paper‑making, screen‑printing, block‑printing and book‑binding using centuries‑old equipment. The event highlighted the craftsmanship of printing in an era of digital automation, offering hands‑on displays and explanations for both adults and children.

The open‑air museum provided additional activities and shaded terraces for attendees, promoting an appreciation of the tactile, mechanical side of publishing while encouraging a pause from modern digital pressures.