Museum

National Postal Museum

Address
2 Massachusetts Ave., NE
Washington, DC, 20002
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Closed Dec. 25
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National Postal Museum

Located in the historic D.C. City Post Office next to the restored Union Station, the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum showcases the largest and most comprehensive collection of stamps and philatelic material in the world.

What's on View

Related to:
American History
Technology & Innovation
American History
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American Stories, American Stamps
Since the first U.S. postage stamps were issued in 1847, designers have been telling American stories on a small scale. Based on an exhibit first developed by United States Postal Service Art Directors Antonio Alcalá and Greg Breeding, the . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
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On the Road
Discover the history of the postal service's vehicular fleet, the largest in the world.
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Networking a Nation
In 1845, postal officials tried a new approach to expand the nation’s mail service—Star Routes.
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Upcoming Events

Bluegrass Forever Party
Bluegrass Forever Party
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Celebrate with Stamps
Celebrate with Stamps
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The Fourteenth Winton M. Blount Postal History Symposium - Revisiting American Postal History
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