National Postal Museum

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Through the preservation and interpretation of our postal and philatelic collections, the Smithsonian National Postal Museum educates, challenges, and inspires its audiences on the breadth of American experiences.

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Open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Admission is always FREE!

2 Massachusetts Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20002

Our entrance is on the corner of First Street and Massachusetts Avenue NE.

street map of Postal museum

Today in Postal History

Map of the Republic of Texas
May 29, 1846

The Republic of Texas' postal service becomes part of the United States Post Office Department.

Highlights