About Us

About IAPM

The International Association of Printing Museums (IAPM) is dedicated to promoting and supporting the advancement of printing culture through the preservation and proliferation of knowledge.

Our Purpose

The primary purpose of the Association is to promote and support throughout the world:

  1. The advancement of printing museums and similar organisations;
  2. The culture, history, and heritage of printing, through the preservation and dissemination of related knowledge; and
  3. Collaboration and networking between museums, similar organisations, experts and enthusiasts in the above fields.

Our Activities

To achieve our purpose, the IAPM may engage in:

  1. Carrying out, participating in and sponsoring various academic, educational and cultural projects relating to the culture, history, and heritage of printing;
  2. Assisting with and acting as a forum to facilitate information exchange, collaboration and coordination between printing museums, similar organisations,experts and enthusiasts throughout the world;
  3. Publishing, whether or not in collaboration with museums or other organisations, various printing publications;
  4. Organising, sponsoring and accrediting international events related to the culture, history and heritage of printing; and
  5. Any other activities consistent with the purpose of the Association.