The script and writing museum is named after J.A. Dortmund, the initiator of the collection. The collection comprises examples of script and writing and writing materials from all parts of the globe. In the exhibition one can trace the history of script and writing form c. 3000 BC to the present day.

The history of writing in the western world is shown through examples of Greek and Latin texts, runic script, and medieval and humanist manuscripts. There are also examples of calligraphy from later periods on display. The development of eastern writing is shown through Ethiopian, Hebrew and Syrian manuscripts, Arabian and Persian calligraphy and Indian handwriting on different materials. There are also examples of cuneiform script on stone tablets, cylinder seals from Mesopotamia and hieroglyphics on Egyptian tombstones.

The museum is housed in the University Library, Singel 425, in the Hall of the Information Centre on the first floor. Entrance is free. 

Visiting hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9.30 am -5 pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 9.30 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 9.30 am - 1 pm