Postal Museum

National Postal Museum

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The National Postal Museum, located in Washington, D. C. , is the primary postal museum of the United States. It covers large portions of the postal history of …

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Feb 22, 2025
Great museum. It is often overlooked with all the major museums in the area, but this place is a must visit and free admission. I was with a friend and told her during lunch that I wanted to stop by …Full review by Susan A
Feb 6, 2025
I had a few hours to wait for my travel back home via Union Station in DC and decided to walk across the street to the museum. The information desk representative provided specific information on how…Full review by Shelley W
Nov 24, 2024
I can’t believe I’ve lived my whole life without viewing baseball through a “uniquely postal lense!” The exhibits are super cool. Five stars.Full review by Carmen S
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From stagecoach to Model T, learn about the techniques and technologies the U.S. Postal Service has employed to deliver mail over th…
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Established:July 30, 1993
Located:Postal Square Building
Director:Elliot Gruber

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How much time should I devote to the National Postal Museum?
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if you have children, at least 4 hours. if you go with just adults 2 hours.
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Answer by Jill J · Sep 9, 2021
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Can I bring my carry on bags in with me?
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You can take bags in. There is a security screen at the entrance. There is not a place to store bags at the museum. You can pay to store bags across the street at union station for …
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You can take bags in. There is a security screen at the entrance. There is not a place to store bags at the museum. You can pay to store bags across the street at union station for $10/bag with an Amtrak ticket.
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Tour time please?
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DROP-IN TOURS Introductory tours of the Museum are offered to walk-in visitors at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (based on docent availability). These tours meet at the Museum’s …
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DROP-IN TOURS Introductory tours of the Museum are offered to walk-in visitors at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (based on docent availability). These tours meet at the Museum’s information desk and last approximately 45 minutes. Please check the museum calendar to confirm dates and times. SELF-GUIDED TOURS Self-guided groups may visit the Museum any date or time. Brochures, including a map of the Museum galleries, and information about highlights of the Museum's exhibitions, are available in a kiosk at the bottom of the escalators at the entrance to the Museum.
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Is there an on site gift shop?
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Yes - there is!
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Believe it was free admission..
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Yes free. They will accept cash donations inside
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