Museums · London
The Type Museum
In or near City of Westminster.
The Type Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Stockwell · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Type Museum is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Type Museum is located in London, SW9. This museum focuses on the history and art of typography, showcasing a diverse collection of typefaces and printing equipment. It serves as a resource for designers and typographers, highlighting the significance of type in visual communication.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4736, -0.1156
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW9 0QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Nearest railway station
- Stockwell — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.typearchive.org
Sources
- osm: node/261700004 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Type Museum?
- The Type Museum is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW9 0QU), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is The Type Museum?
- The Type Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Type Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Stockwell, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW9 0QU.
- How do I get to The Type Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Stockwell, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW9 0QU.