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") //-- Skip to main content Smithsonian main website Search Google Appliance Enter the terms you wish to search for. Donate English English Arabic Chinese (Simplified) Filipino French German Hebrew Hindi Italian Japanese Korean Portuguese Russian Spanish Swahili Smithsonian National Postal Museum Visit Visit Location and Directions Calendar of Events Public Programs Tours and Itineraries Museum Highlights Virtual Tour Museum Shop Information Desk Reviews Accessibility Alerts Plan a visit Open every day (except December 25) 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Admission is always free! 2 Massachusetts Ave., N.E. 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Windows Into America Previous Next Click to pause slideshow National Postal Museum Welcome Important Announcement Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Mauris viverra vitae dui eu luctus. Sed vehicula suscipit est, et blandit justo ultricies ac. Nunc posuere fringilla iaculis. Vestibulum vitae semper augue. -- The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum is dedicated to the preservation , study and presentation of postal history and philately. The museum uses exhibitions , educational public programs and research to make this rich history available to scholars, philatelists , collectors and visitors from around the world. Plan a visit Open every day (except December 25) 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Admission is always free! 2 Massachusetts Ave., N.E. Washington, DC 20002 Learn more Today in Postal History March 3, 1883 Congress authorizes the first federal department postage stamps. View Calendar of Events Stamp Collecting: Gallery Experience Mar 3 2020 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm Come create your own topical stamp collection! Learn more Highlights Current Exhibitions The museum's galleries explore America's postal history from colonial times to the present. Visitors learn how mail has been transported and the wonder of stamps. Search the Collection Search the collection to discover philatelic and postal history objects tracing the evolution of the postal services. Object Spotlights Learn more about objects in the museum’s collections. From the tiniest stamps to a full-sized bus, the museum is home to a wide variety of fascinating objects. Special Topics Browse these pages to discover resources organized by topic, such as African Americans in the Postal Service and Philately, Airmail Service, or Civil War. For Researchers The Museum supports a wide variety of research projects. Our efforts are a resource and point of reference for research and wider investigation by historians throughout the United States and the world. Stamp Collecting 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. For Educators The Education & Visitor Services Department provides teachers and students with activities. Our programs foster creative thinkers and provide opportunities for developing 21st century skills. Host an Event Host your next historic event at the National Postal Museum. Corporations, associations, organizations and members of the general public have the opportunity to host a reception or dinner at a premier venue adjacent to highly acclaimed exhibitions. Virtual Exhibitions The National Postal Museum’s virtual exhibitions galleries present America’s postal history from Colonial times to the present, through the unique lens of postal history and stamps. Museum Tours Docent-led tours are an excellent way to see the highlights of the National Postal Museum. The museum has regular free tours for visitors. Preservation The Preservation Department focuses on the preservation, rehousing, conservation and exhibit preparation of the National Postal Museum’s collection and loan objects. Public Programs Public programs at the National Postal Museum provoke thinking about postal history, philately, and related topics for diverse audiences. Virtual Tour Photographs Blog Shop Smithsonian National Postal Museum Plan a visit Open every day (except December 25) 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Admission is always free! 2 Massachusetts Ave., N.E. 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