UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s coming up at the Museum? Click HERE for our monthly calendar of programs, workshops, and events.
THE 18th ANNUAL LOS ANGELES PRINTERS FAIR
Sat & Sun, October 17 & 18 | 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.
book arts day for girls
BOOK ARTS DAY FOR GIRLS
Saturdays, Nov 14, 2026
Feb 27, May 22, Jul 17, & Nov 14, 2027
9 am to 3 pm
For girls age 10-18, a not-to-miss experience opportunity to explore the creative world of the Book Arts at the Printing Museum! Advance registration is required; not open to the general public.
HOLIDAY KRAZY KRAFTS DAY
Saturday, Dec 12, 2026
10 am to 4 pm
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 of keepsakes and bookmarks, rubber stamping, papermaking, 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 | 2pm to 5pm
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 DAY
Saturday, April 17 & December 11
10 am to 4 pm
Get into the crafting spirit at the International Printing Museum's 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 of keepsakes and bookmarks, rubber stamping, papermaking, 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 is about honoring 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 LOS ANGELES PRINTERS FAIR
Sat & Sun, October 16 & 17, 2027 | 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
SCOUT MERIT BADGE DAY
Saturdays Feb 13, Mar 27, Jun 19, Aug 6, or Sept 11, 2027
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. Advance registration is required; not open to the general public.
MUSEUM CLOSURES
The Museum is open to the public most Saturdays, 10 am to 4pm, except when we are hosting special events or scout programs.
Admission fees and tour availability may vary during special events.
