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Come and discover the life and work of one of the most important typographers and type designers in history.
The exhibition in the Historical Building of the National Museum focuses on the life and work of Giambattista Bodoni (1740–1813), one of the most important typographers and typesetters in history. Bodoni, who came from a printing family, founded a royal printing house in Parma and later his own private workshop, from which he produced typographically magnificent works. The exhibition traces Bodoni's journey to typographic excellence, from his early years in his father's printing house, to his work for the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith in Rome, to his success in Parma. The exhibition introduces Bodoni's revolutionary style, which is characterized by a striking contrast of thin and thick strokes of type and an emphasis on the harmony between text and free space. The exhibition also documents Bodoni's collaboration with important figures of his time, including Duke Ferdinand of Parma and the King of Spain. The exhibition presents Bodoni's most important prints, including the Manuale tipografico, a specimen book of typefaces published after Bodoni's death by his wife Margherita Paola.
We recommend purchasing a timed ticket to the Children's Museum on-line (in order to reserve a time slot). Tickets to the Museum Complex can also be purchased in mobile app, self-service ticket machine or at the box office in the Historical or New Building.
The e-ticket is valid for 30 days from the day of purchase for a one time entry.
Free admission (tickets only available at the box office): children from children’s homes or SOS children’s villages; holders of disability cards and people accompanying them; holders of cards: ICOM, Slovak National Museum, Benefit card of the European GNSS Agency – the Ministry of Transport, Prague Card, CoolPass
Visiting rules of the Museum Complex of the National Museum
The Children's Museum is intended for children from 4 years old, only accompanied by an adult. It is necessary to reserve a 90-minute time slot for the Children's Museum. Please arrive at the entrance no earlier than 15 minutes before it starts (New building, 2nd floor). The e-ticket to the Museum Complex is valid for 30 days from the day of purchase for a one time entry.
Free admission (tickets only available at the box office): children from children’s homes or SOS children’s villages; holders of disability cards and people accompanying them; holders of cards: ICOM, Slovak National Museum, Benefit card of the European GNSS Agency – the Ministry of Transport
Photography and filming for non-commercial purposes and without the use of flash and tripod included in the ticket price.
Please bring tickets purchased on-line (valid for 30 days from the date of purchase for a one time entry) printed or stored on your mobile phone.
The ticket must be kept for the duration of the entire visit.
Purchased tickets cannot be returned or changed.
