Before the invention of the printing press, manuscripts would be decorated with gold, silver, or precious paints in a process known as “illumination.” Try your hand at illumination using a variety of art materials, including gel pens and metallic markers. All materials provided!

Cost: Adults $18.00, Youth (6-17) $8.00, Children (5 and under) Free

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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