Our Purpose

The primary purpose of the Association is to promote and support throughout the world:

1. The advancement of printing museums and similar organisations;
2. The culture, history, and heritage of printing, through the preservation and dissemination of related knowledge; and
3. Collaboration and networking between museums, similar organisations, experts and enthusiasts in the above fields.

Our Activities

To achieve our purpose, the IAPM may engage in:

1. Carrying out, participating in and sponsoring various academic, educational and cultural projects relating to the culture, history, and heritage of printing;
2. Assisting with and acting as a forum to facilitate information exchange, collaboration and coordination between printing museums, similar organisations,experts and enthusiasts throughout the world;
3. Publishing, whether or not in collaboration with museums or other organisations, various printing publications;
4. Organising, sponsoring and accrediting international events related to the culture, history and heritage of printing; and
5. Any other activities consistent with the purpose of the Association.