Postal Museum USA

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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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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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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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