Print & Press Experience

Experience the life of a printer’s apprentice in the 1860s at Sherbrooke Village Museum, an authentic living history village.

Spend the day working alongside Sherbrooke’s Master Printer in the riverside print shop. In the 1800s, it took 7 years to become a Master Printer, and at Sherbrooke Village, there resides such a tradesperson! Get swept up in the hustle and bustle of the print shop, while working as the Master Printer’s apprentice or “Printer’s Devil”. Have fun learning the fine art of print pressing, cut paper using Sherbrooke’s 150-year-old print cutter, and run the foot-powered print press—creating memories and souvenirs that will last a lifetime.

Experience Includes:

• Day Admission to Sherbrooke Village Museum, an authentic living history museum with 25 original buildings and costumed interpreters.
• Half-day, guided print press experience: Get dressed in period clothing and work alongside a Master Printer. Learn the skills of the trade and create your own keepsake to take home. Will it be a favorite recipe from the Printer’s galley, personalized party invitations, or your own unique business cards that YOU made with your own two hands?

Offered: Wednesday – Sunday from June 19 – September 1, 2024, based on availability

Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Price: $125 + HST (all materials provided) per person

Book your experience online or call Sherbrooke Village Museum at 902-522-2400 or 1-888-743-7845. The friendly staff love speaking with guests ahead of time to provide a personalized and genuine Nova Scotian welcome.

Good to Know:

• Experience takes place rain or shine. Umbrellas can be provided.
• Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes only and bring water for hot days.
• Please check in at the Visitor’s Reception Centre by 9:45am. Your Interpreter Guide will escort you to the beginning of your special journey into the past.
• While Sherbrooke Village Museum can accept same-day bookings, advance reservations help to confirm availability and help guests make the most of their visit.