Smithsonian's National Postal Museum

Category: Museum in Washington, District of Columbia

Address: 2 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

Phone: +12026335555

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5:30PM

Monday: 10AM–5:30PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5:30PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5:30PM

Thursday: 10AM–5:30PM

Friday: 10AM–5:30PM

Saturday: 10AM–5:30PM

Reviews

Stacie Kint

Sep 27, 2022

Can never go wrong visiting a Smithsonian. This one was no exception. Bonus...quick one hour tour highlights what they offer. Post office open Sundays and it has a unique cancellation for any mail you send. Free post cards available to mail (postage not included).

Elizabeth Ingeneri

Sep 25, 2022

By far the best Smithsonian - we couldn’t believe how amazing this museum was! The stamp history was so cool, and we spent much longer than we anticipated. The proximity to Union Station was a plus too. The only complaint I have is that there wasn’t much in the gift shop… the Natural History museum has three separate stores, while the Postal museum had only one tiny one. Not a big deal though… I’ll support USPS online :)

F. José P.

Sep 25, 2022

very nice and recommended!!

Enrique R. Fernández

Sep 22, 2022

A must see experience for for stamp collectors

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Questions & Answers

Can we bring strollers into the museum?

Sharon Zuckerbrod | Sep 30, 2018
Lavender Kelley | Sep 30, 2018

Yes. The entrance on the east side of the building has a ramp for easier accessibility.

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Is there information regarding the Pony Express?

Pocahontas | Jan 2, 2022
Chris Wilson | Jan 2, 2022

Yes

is it free entrancr if not hm

jonah cyrene junio | Sep 30, 2018
Peter Thomas | Sep 30, 2018

You may have to pay for parking if you drive, but the museum is free to enter.

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Is there parking around

lana Tame | Sep 30, 2018
Kristy Presson | Sep 30, 2018

No designated parking there. However there is w/ walking distance. However, when going into DC I recommend walking or Metro. Postal Museum is right across from Union Station so taking Metro to there is smart.

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However, is Security?

gutter 9969 | Aug 30, 2022
George Byram | Aug 30, 2022

Yes, security check at entrance. Same as other Smithsonian museums.

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whats the cost?

bill guo | Jul 1, 2022
La Donna Cooke | Jul 1, 2022

Admission is free to all Smithsonian museums.

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Is the museum actually open today, May 13, or is it still closed?

Craig Cahoon | Jun 1, 2022
Mark Beavers | Jun 1, 2022

It has returned to being open 7 days a week, except Christmas

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Where can I have seals appreciated from 1c to the Millineum edition

Annelize Loots | Sep 30, 2019
Annelize Loots | Sep 30, 2019

What information desk

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When is the railroad show?

Paul Pormen | Sep 30, 2019
Scott Hattis | Sep 30, 2019

I didn't know the postal museum had a train show, I was a tourist.

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Do you have story time this morning

Guy-Leine curtis | Sep 30, 2019
Chico Flaco | Sep 30, 2019

Yes....

Will there be story time

Guy-Leine curtis | Sep 30, 2019
Julia Kendrick | Sep 30, 2019

Not sure. You can make a stamp with you photo and email to yourself.

Does the postal museum have baggage lockers?

Phil Wahl | Sep 30, 2019
Melissa Lukens | Sep 30, 2019

Yes they do

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Is this museum open on labor day?

Jarrod Kendall | Sep 30, 2018
Tom Geiger | Sep 30, 2018

Yes, according to Smithsonian's website.

I have a couple post cards from the 50s and 60s and a couple stamps how can I sell them or hand them over to you

Sergio A Garibay | Sep 30, 2018
Pe Wa | Sep 30, 2018

The museum is just a museum. It's not a marketplace. Try ebay.

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Can I leave the museum for lunch and renter to finish seeing what we did not get to see? Is there parking near by?

Arthur Admiaal | Sep 30, 2018
Shankar Kulumani | Sep 30, 2018

The museum is completely free. You can enter or leave at will.

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What about Perfins and Precancelled stamps?

A Google User | Sep 30, 2018
William greiner | Sep 30, 2018

They have some in the library

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