The Royal Press is one of the oldest surviving polyglot letterpress museum in the world dedicated to preserving the craft of letterpress printing. Experience Melaka’s culture and history through its rich heritage and relive the journey of an age-old printing business.
Located in the heart of Melaka, The Royal Press is a polyglot letterpress living museum dedicated to preserving the craft of letterpress printing. Experience Melaka’s culture and history through its rich heritage and relive the journey of an age-old printing business.
A range of printing machines remain at The Royal Press, and many are still functioning today. Among these is an original Glockner-Mercedes dating back to 1956. We also have a Linotype Model 78 made in 1961, an intricate line-casting machine that makes casted rows of letter types by melting lead metal.
We have a letter-block library that houses over 150,000 blocks in four different languages types: Roman alphabets, Chinese characters, Arabic and Tamil scripts. This unique polyglot collection reflects the multicultural community that The Royal Press has served throughout the years.
The Royal Press had printed a wide range of materials dating back eight decades, including medicine boxes, wine labels, newspapers, and more. Printed memorabilia from liquor labels to old bus tickets to 1950s Peranakan calendars, tell a timeless story of the history of Melaka through its forgotten everyday treasures.
Address: 29, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka
Contact No: +606 2811 312
Email: info@theroyalpress.my