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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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Mar 16, 2025
After reading a few reviews on how interactive this museum was for kids, we finally took our toddler here, and we had a great time. Far less busy than some of the other museums in the area (American …Full review by Brittany_11_10
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
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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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Yes but you will go through a screening machine.
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Tour time please?
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I did not take a tour. It was a self guided tour.
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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, it is free admission.
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