The center is located within a working production facility of the Ministry of Finance's Printing Plant.
It is the only government-run printing museum in Taiwan that incorporates a functional industrial production line.
The facility houses historical heavy-duty presses that were once used for printing essential government documents.
Visitors can operate antique letterpress machines that utilize traditional metal movable type.
The center preserves the legacy of 'uniform invoice' printing, a unique fiscal policy and cultural phenomenon in Taiwan.
It maintains a collection of vintage printing equipment that demonstrates the transition from manual labor to automation.
The Taiwan Printing Discovery Center is the first industrial tourism facility in Taiwan dedicated to the history and technology of printing, managed by the Ministry of Finance. It is situated within a functioning printing plant responsible for producing Taiwan's official documents, such as tax stamps and invoices. The center emphasizes interactive education, allowing visitors to engage with historical letterpress machinery and modern printing processes. Exhibits trace the evolution of printing from traditional movable type to digital printing techniques. Educational tours include hands-on DIY workshops where participants create custom printed items using authentic equipment. The facility serves as a preservation site for specialized printing tools and archival records of Taiwan's fiscal history. It is specifically designed to facilitate industrial learning and cultural preservation for group-oriented visitors.
The display area featuring the vintage letterpress machinery and the colorful traditional metal type cabinets.
Must book in advance as this facility strictly operates on a group reservation basis.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes as you will be walking through an active manufacturing environment.
Prepare to participate in hands-on activities, so bring a small bag to carry your DIY printed creations.
Attempting to visit as a walk-in guest without a confirmed group reservation.
Closed on weekends and national holidays; group reservation is mandatory for all visits.
Strict adherence to safety protocols is required due to the presence of heavy operating machinery; follow guide instructions at all times.
