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Smithsonian Institution National Postal Museum
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"the make-your-own stamp activity is great for kids AND adults!"(17 Tips)
"... science of stamps and postal services."(4 Tips)
"had a great time sorting mail and learning about Owney"(4 Tips)
"This museum is a gem. Free admission, great exhibits that detail how much the..."(3 Tips)
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AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014It is an interactive museum that tells the history of America's mail service since before the American Revolution. Highlights include a dog named Owney, mascot of the Railway Mail Service. Read more
Affinia Hotel CollectionJune 12, 2014Located right next to Union Station, this hidden gem features exhibits of stamps and philatelic objects, antiquated mail carrying vehicles and other artifacts from the history of our postal system.
Brooke HardingJuly 23, 2018Their interactive exhibits are fun! You can use the handheld scanners to scan packages, and also play a computer game based on the sorting machines from the 1970s.
Andrea CAugust 12, 2014Very interesting and interactive. Loved seeing the Looney Tunes stamps from the 90s. Free admission and not crowded.
Love this place, especially the railroad post office and the interactive displays which are great for kids and adults.
Doug ByrneDecember 26, 2018They have some rare stamps on display. You will recognize at least a few of them, like the upside down plane aka the Inverted Jenny.
Sari GordonJuly 7, 2015Such a cool and interactive museum! Check out the stamps and learn about how mail used to be delivered. I recommend this one!
Great field trip location for classes. They organize trips for pre-k and k (and now 1st and 2nd). Book your trips for the year early on because they are filled fast!
Paul SoltJanuary 2, 2016Great museum on the history of mail! Very fascinating to learn the routes, methods, and now OCR technology developed by Lockheed Martin.- Gaurav SaxenaJuly 6, 2017"Create your own stamp" section is fun. Lots of amazing facts and stories about the history and science of stamps and postal services.
StephanieNovember 2, 2015This place is amazing! Beautiful building, out standing collection, post secret exhibition. COME HERE AND STAY A WHILE.
Paulien ZomerJune 26, 2016I hadn't heard about the PostSecret campagne before, but it's great! Nice museum.
Erin RathFebruary 28, 2015Very professional staff! Woman at the front desk was so excited about the mission she almost jumped over the desk. Love to see this!! 😃
Insider PerksMarch 1, 2012It's safe to say we never realized how important the Postal Service was until we learned of its extensive history here. Great exhibits and tons of knowledge. Read more
Harper BoneJuly 13, 2013Really Awesome! Great for kids. Lots of interactive things and a few videos. One of DC's best kept secrects.
Hannah LuddySeptember 26, 2017I love their lost mail exhibit! Lots of crazy mail stories from the docents as well :)
Raven S.September 14, 2013Super fun and really interactive! And educational. Very quiet too. DC's best kept secret!
Jaime Davis PedersonApril 22, 2014Make sure to mail yourself a postcard from the post office located in the gift shop. What a great place
- S JacaFebruary 17, 2012This museum is a gem. Free admission, great exhibits that detail how much the postal service is tied in to American history.
Bridget GriffinJune 25, 2014This was a really neat museum. Would have liked to spend more time there. Ask about the mail dog.
Jeff CramFebruary 23, 2013Surprisingly great place for kids. Planes trains and automobiles -and stagecoaches.
Samantha MMarch 25, 2012This place is a lot cooler than you would think. Give it a shot and show some love to the U.S. Postal Service system!
Rob HavasySeptember 2, 2015Plenty of interesting stuff even for people not into stamps. Be sure and drive the 18 Wheeler.
Meredith StewartAugust 19, 2011Great bathrooms (skip the ones in Union Station), head here to cool off after hanging around Capitol Hill.
Try and mail a letter here and they'll direct you next door to the Post Office. This is a museum.
Shappell FreudenburgMay 20, 2012While you're here pick up some stamps, they have all the available designs you may not be able to find elsewhere
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Smithsonian Institution National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Ave NE (North Capitol St NE)
Washington, D.C. 20002
United States
Washington, D.C. 20002
United States
Closed until 10:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
(202) 633-5285
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