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Support the National Postal Museum

Your support enables us to maintain this tradition of excellence, open new exhibits, create exciting educational programming and offer cutting edge visitors experience. Please consider making a donation today!

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Host an Event

For your next special event, dinner, or business meeting, let the National Postal Museum prove an unforgettable setting.

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National Postal Museum Gala

The National Postal Museum Gala is the Museum’s premiere black-tie event occurring every other November. We look forward to welcoming the philatelic community to the 2025 Gala on Saturday, November 8.

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Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Awards

The Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award honors Americans and individuals from around the world for outstanding lifetime accomplishments in the field of philately.

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