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The answers to frequently asked questions about the National Postal Museum and about US Postal Service history can be found at: FAQs.

Where to find information about individuals who worked for the postal service »

Museum's Telephone and Mailing Address »

To contact the museum about a topic not previously listed, please send an email to: emerym@si.edu

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TEMPORARILY CLOSED
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10:00 am to 5:30 pm

Admission is always free!

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Washington, DC 20002

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