š This museum in Turnhout, Belgium, documents over 400 years of playing card history, use, and manufacture. It's housed in an old factory building and is one of only five playing card museums globally, the only one demonstrating fabrication.š
š Explore 400+ years of playing card history, including a diverse collection of cards dating back to the 16th century.
āļø See historic printing presses in action, with demonstrations of card making.
š¼ļø View rare items, including a 1567 dragon-themed deck and the first metallic press.
š² Experience digital card games in the Room of the Future.
š Learn about Turnhout's rich printing history and its role as a playing card hub.
š” Discover the cultural, political, and commercial purposes of playing cards through history.
š« Closed on Mondays, December 25th, and January 1st.
šļø Demonstrations of card making are held twice a month, and every Thursday in July and August (with a 2 PM printing demo on free admission days).
š Admission is free on Thursdays in July and August.
š Admission ticket includes a deck of cards.
š° Adults ā¬5, concessions ā¬3, under 18s free.
š Tue-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00. Closed Mondays, Dec 25, Jan 1.
š +32 14 41 56 21
š§ museum.speelkaart@turnhout.be
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æļø Free onsite and guarded parking available.
āæ Ramp access ensures wheelchair-accessibility.
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