[2025 Melaka Attraction] Travel Guide for The Royal Press (Updated May)

#2023travelwish If you happen to only fit jonker street area during daytime , fret not. There are still interesting places you can visit such as the Royal Press, where you can find art work and art crafts done by locals. It is also interesting to see machines in the past, like printing machine taller than life size and humans like us can still sit down and experience life back then. Definitely recommend. address the Royal press 29, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia

📍Address: The Royal Press @ Jonker Street 🕰️Business Hours: 10am-5pm (when i went, they have a break time at around 1pm) 💰Average Price per Person: FREE ENTRY, they have a stamping experience where you can customized a postcard, for RM10 this place exhibit the printers that were used for publishing newspaper many years ago. it shows the evolution of antique printer and typewriter. they also have other documents from before that were kept by the former worker of Royal Press. love that they kept the interior classic and rustic so it feels like you travelled back in time when you enter. give it a visit if you’re in Jonker Street! #travel #thingstodo #malacca

#favouriteitinerary The hand-fed flatbed cylinder printing press, likely an antique piece from The Royal Press museum in Melaka, Malaysia. Key details include: Type:Hand-fed flatbed cylinder press, where paper is manually fed onto a flat surface that moves under a rotating cylinder. Function:Used for printing text and images by transferring ink from a printing plate to paper. Age:The Royal Press is one of the world's oldest surviving polyglot letterpress printing houses. Museum Piece:It is currently on display at The Royal Press museum, which is dedicated to the history of printing. #travel #citydaytours #history #museum

#favouriteitinerary It felt like I was traveling back in time where all the displays especially the pressing machines reminds me of the olden days. This place is a unique combination of history, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage which makes it one of the world’s oldest surviving letterpress printing houses. Address: 29, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm #travel #melaka

#exhibitioninthepavilion The Royal Press in Malacca offers a unique exhibition experience, showcasing one of the oldest operational printing presses in the world. Housed in a historical shop-house, this living museum displays the craftsmanship of traditional letterpress printing that dates back over a century. The guided tours allow visitors to witness the intricate printing process while learning about the evolution of printmaking. For those passionate about art, design, and history, this exhibition is a fascinating window into the past. It’s an interactive and educational stop that will enhance your #exhibitioninthepavilion experience with a deep appreciation for the beauty of print. #100WaysofTravel #RoyalPressMalacca #LivingHeritage