Reviews of Mackenzie Printery and Newspaper Museum (Museum)

Amanda Joyce

Cool bit of history

Stéphane Imbeault

(Translated) Too bad there is no guide francophone. (Original) Dommage qu'il n'y ait pas de guide francophone.

Emily Duffield

knowledgeable staff and great tour. You even get to try your hand at using a printing press.

Joe Dias

Really learner a lot, and the guide was passionate about the period and history of printing. Setting our own type and learning about the printing process before digital camera allowed for a great experience

Tom Klaasen

Great museum

Mark K

Docent-led review of printing history and technology is very interesting. Now that digital printing is taken-for-granted, you have to see these machines to appreciate the effort that used to be required to get the word out.

shokoofe moeini

If you are interested in the press, I'm sure have an interesting time in this little museum. You can see collection of traditional print machines.

Fedde Vlietstra

Good tour of the museum

Laura Kelland-May

Loved this place. Not very big but the guides are very thorough and explained everything. Just below the Brock monument and near the Laura Secord house you can easily do these 3 historic sites in one swoop. You even get to take home a souvenir made with an historic printing press! Recommended for all ages.

Greg Morley

The guide was very knowledgable and I learned a lot.

Mary middelkamp

Learned a lot of knowledge.

Gwen Bradley

Helpful staff. Interesting information.

Jon Chadwick

The young(mid 20's) people.running this site did a fantastic job running this tour. They really knew the site and the information they were presenting. There is hands on presentations as well that was great for the kids.

Iva Biggun

Very interesting place to visit and learn about the power of the printing press.

Jason Goldston

The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history in his presentation. There were a few children on the tour who were very excited about printing their names out and he was very patient with them. If you like history and/ or media communication, I recommend it!

Paul Carr

Not a very big place to see but is amazing to see how news papers where made back in the days before computers or even typewriters.

Adnan Khan (Match Point By Dr Adnan)

Very good

Peter Rukavina

An unexpected delight while driving from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Niagara Falls. Includes a very good tour and an interactive printing activity.

Eddy

Interesting to learn about the history

Erika Hopson-Lewis

They do a great job offering a look into local history with a hands on experience.

Anthony Di Iorio

Very unique museum. They had a great tour and I learned a lot about printing!

Julie M.

(Translated) Very nice guided tour. An important slice of history! (Original) Très belle visite guidée. Une tranche d'histoire importante!

Julian Lam

Well worth the money for the very informative tour, plus you get some souvenirs, too!

Happy Medic

We weren't sure about going here at first but we thought we'd drag the kids to at least one historical site. Guided tour was not only about the local history, but printing and newspapers. We got to learn how to set type, then helped operate an old time press for a one of a kind souvenir. This is a MUST visit when in the area!

Happy Medic

We weren't sure about going here at first but we thought we'd drag the kids to at least one historical site. Guided tour was not only about the local history, but printing and newspapers. We got to learn how to set type, then helped operate an old time press for a one of a kind souvenir. This is a MUST visit when in the area!

Dave Scott

This small museum gives you a chance for a hands-on look at printing from the 1700s and 1800s. You will gain an appreciation of how much work went into a single page!

Harry Downing

Great

Walter Rivas

NICE PLACE TIO GO FOR A WALK WITH THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND YOUR PET ALONG THE RIVER. ALSO GOOD FOR BIKING. I RECOMEND IT TO EVERYBODY

Heather Creel

Very interesting and educational! Corwan was our very knowledgeable guide and did an excellent job describing the history of Mackenzie and the printing press! A very cool and hands on experience, kind of a hidden gem! Definitely recommend!

TrickyDog

So cool to see how news papers and documents were made

Robert Kuchar

My bicycle broke down and the neighbors of this place were kind enough to help me in a time of need

MJ Rusen

This is a very interesting museum. I strongly advise opting for a docent directed tour (no additional charge) versus poking around on your own. The staff is knowledgeable and eager to share.

Clark H

Great place to learn about William Mackenzie, his political views, and his letterpress printing business. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the period of time Mackenzie, as well as, of course, Mackenzie himself. There is a hands-on demonstration as well, where everyone gets to set type and see it printed!

muhammad shahzad

Nice historical location

Ken DuFour

This is an awesome place. If you want to see how the world was changed by an invention and the prerequisite to Twitter, this is the place to visit!!!

Horacio Valera

Small walk through, for a better experience wait and take the tour

Nick Sasso

Elena was a fabulous docent/guide through this fascinating little historic gem. Mackenzie's history amd the history of printing technology made seemless fun for wufe and me. Kids will enjoy the hands on demos of the presses. MUST SEE.

Mark Woodley

Another place we've driven by while in historically rich Niagara-on-the-Lake many times and finally managed our time better to visit. Home of an 18th Century wooden press! A rarity indeed and this one was used to print anti-slavery laws in 1793. Housed in the former home of politician (first mayor of Toronto) and publisher William Lyon Mackenzie in Upper Canada (Ontario). The museum features printing workshops, demonstrations and events throughout the year and contains over 500 years of printing technology. Small admission charge.

Faith Bell

Great tour! Good for families too!

A Google User

My fiance called this the highlight of our 2-day Niagara Falls trip. It's a small, almost hidden museum with very fascinating, hands-on history. For a ~$6 entrance fee, you get a few self-printed paper souvenirs, the opportunity to see/touch printing materials from the late 1800s, and a 45-minute guided tour (timing is flexible). You learn about a pivotal time in Canadian history and learn about how early newspaper printing has changed over the years. The information was well-presented, with a good amount of details (not too overwhelming and not too watered-down). If you're driving down Niagara Parkway, it's a convenient midpoint between Niagara Falls and the pretty historical town by Lake Ontario.

Emilie Perez

Was there by accident and truly enjoyed the tour

Charles Hutchinson

Great place to visit and very friendly staff.

Claire Mondou

Very small museum. Show the printing evolution before the digital and computer.

Yvan Auclair

(Translated) Only machines and little information (Original) Seulement des machines et peu d'informations

samson tam

Learn something in old style printing

Thomas Lang

Opens too late

Butch Campbell

Lots of history as well as printing equipment

Daniel Bowman

What a great little place! We thought our group of 9 to 12 year olds would be bored, but the friendly staff gives a fun tour of the printing presses, which the kids found fascinating. Definitely worth a stop!

Kari Candelora

Not just another old printery. Interesting presentation about Mackenzie and his impact on Canada's Independence from England.

Charlene Gillam

If you like printing history, this is the place for you. Very knowledgeable staff and you get hands on experience with a couple of the presses!

Elias Leon-Ruiz

Well, finally I understand why we talk about lower case and upper case letters. And why we 'cut to the chase'. A pity there was not staff for a tour, but it is a really interesting place.

Sarah Mason

Small but amazingly informative museum! A must-see!