The "Great House" of Aachen

Over the course of its more than 500-year history, the "Great House of Aachen" has been subjected to numerous uses. From horse stables to the city scales to a prison, but above all as a central location for the galley trade, which was central to the flourishing brass industry in Aachen at the time.

10.00 a.m.: You've certainly never been here: in the air-raid shelter under the newspaper museum or up under the roof, whose roof truss was rebuilt immediately after the city fire of 1656. Museum director Andreas Düspohl will give you a knowledgeable tour of these otherwise hidden places. Guided tour by appointment only.

11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.: Presentation of the typesetting department with print samples with the former editor of the FAZ, Johannes Janssen

2.00 p.m.: Who still reads newspapers?
Guided tour of the permanent exhibition with Christina Kral
How valuable are traditional media and do they still play a role despite digital alternatives? An exciting opportunity to reflect on the value of information and the transformation of society.

3.00 pm: "Valuable newspapers? On the problems of conservation and restoration" lecture with object examples by Andreas Düspohl.

Open:
10.00 - 17.00.
Typesetting workshop: 11.00 - 13.00

Guided tour:
10.00, 14.00 and 15.00.

10.00: For a maximum of 15 people each, only by appointment by 05.09.2025 at the latest on 0241 432-4956