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Through the preservation and interpretation of our postal and philatelic collections, the Smithsonian National Postal Museum educates, challenges, and inspires its audiences on the breadth of American experiences. View Calendar of In-Person and Online Events.
The Smithsonian Institution’s National Postal Museum welcomes you into the world of the mail and stamp collecting, and lets you experience how letters travel, who delivers them, and how the postal system has touched the lives of so many people all over the world.
With more than 6 million objects, the National Postal Museum has the second-largest collection of all Smithsonian museums. From philatelic rarities, to objects that enable postal operations, the rich and varied collection represents stories from around the globe, from the past to the present.
Find answers to questions that are frequently asked about the National Postal Museum and about the history of postal service and philately. Learn more.
The museum's main entrance is located on the corner of First Street and Massachusetts Avenue NE. Other entrances have variable hours.
Host Your Next Historic Event at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum. The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum is devoted to the colorful and engaging history of the nation’s mail service and showcases the largest and most comprehensive collection of stamps and philatelic material in the world.
The Museum's galleries explore America's postal history and philately from colonial times to the present. Here are just a few examples of what you'll see in the museum.
A USPS Stamp Store is located inside the National Postal Museum. The Stamp Store is closed on Postal holidays. » Phone: (202) 249-4862
Virtual Tour. Google Arts & Culture Street View features 360-degree panoramas leading you through the galleries of the museum.
The Museum celebrates the beauty and lore of stamps. A stamp is much more than the physical evidence that postage has been paid. Stamps can be miniature works of art, treasured keepsakes, and rare collectibles.