AMERICAN BOOK BINDERS MUSEUM

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

The American Book Binders Museum in San Francisco, California is a unique institution dedicated to preserving the rich history of book binding. The museum houses a wide array of artifacts and memorabilia from the days of hand-binding books to the modern art of machine-binding. The museum has a collection of over 400 bookbinding tools, machines, and equipment, many of which date back to the 19th century. In addition, the museum has a library of over 4,000 books and periodicals, which covers the history of bookbinding from its origins to the present day.

The museum also offers educational programs, lectures, and demonstrations on bookbinding techniques for the public and students. Visitors can also take part in workshops that focus on the fundamentals of bookbinding, such as machine and hand binding, paper cutting, and more. The museum also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, such as the annual San Francisco Book Arts and Crafts Fair.

For those interested in a more hands-on experience, the museum offers an apprenticeship program, which allows participants to work directly with master binders to learn the art of bookbinding. The museum also has a retail store, which sells books, tools, and supplies related to bookbinding.

The American Book Binders Museum is an important institution, preserving the history and craft of bookbinding for generations to come.

AMERICAN BOOK BINDERS MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SAN FRANCISCO CA. US MID #8400600602

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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• telephone: 4158249754

AMERICAN BOOK BINDERS MUSEUM
1962 HARRISON ST
SAN FRANCISCO
CA
94103

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