Museo Taller Litografico (Lithographic Workshop Museum), Cadiz

The Lithographic Workshop Museum is a rare gem for lovers of printing history and graphic arts, showcasing one of Spain’s most significant collections of 19th-century lithography. Opened in 2010, the museum traces its origins to the German lithographic press established in the city in 1861, which operated until the late 20th century. Cádiz was notably the third Spanish city-after Madrid and Barcelona-to adopt lithographic printing, having imported its first press from France in 1820.

The museum houses over a thousand lithographic stones sourced from the Bavarian quarries, many of which are displayed as works of art in their own right..

Moreover, the collection includes an impressive array of tools and machinery such as pantographs, guillotines, design tables, and an 1850 manual press from Paris-one of the few still in working condition today. Visitors can explore original prints, press trials, and even a massive lithographic stone weighing over 300 kilograms.

More than just a static display, the museum also honors the legacy of lithographers like Jorge Wasserman and Nicolaus Müller, notable as being promoters of technical innovation in the 19th century.