The restored home of rebel publisher William Lyon Mackenzie reveals 500 years of printing technology, amid the authentic ambiance of a period print shop.
Rarest in the museum's collection is the Louis Roy Press, oldest in Canada and one of the few original wooden presses remaining in the world! A hands-on experience is encouraged with a working Linotype and eight operating heritage presses.
A joint venture was established in 1990 between The Niagara Parks Commission and a volunteer non-profit Printery Committee concerned with the preservation of printing equipment.
Become A Member
Every Saturday morning, members of the Mackenzie Print Group gather at the Mackenzie Printery and Newspaper Museum to maintain equipment, improve our workspace, sort inventory, and discuss all things print-related. You can even join our Discord server and chat with the group. Don't worry if you've never worked with a press before – we'll teach you! Once trained, members can work on personal projects during our monthly "Print Party," where we come together to collaborate or work independently to bring this art form to life.
We welcome new faces and encourage anyone with an interest in letterpress to join! If you have any questions or would like to become a member, please contact us via our Contact Page. To join, simply download the membership application form below.
Help us preserve the art of letterpress printing! The membership fee is just $20.00 for the year.
Saturday mornings (except holiday weekends)
9am-12pm
1 Queenston St
Queenston, Ontario
Our Executive & Directors
We have a wonderful team of volunteers to work to keep the museum operating and open to the public.