For Educators

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The National Postal Museum’s Education and Visitor Engagement Department provides teachers and students with engaging and interdisciplinary activities. Our materials and programs foster creative thinkers and provide opportunities for developing and practicing 21st century skills.

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School Field Trips

Bring your class, or entire school on a field trip to the National Postal Museum!

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Professional Development

Workshops explore new media tools, museum exhibits, and lesson plans for the classroom.

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Curriculum Guides

Curriculum guides offer standards-based lesson plans and materials to aid in the exploration of museum themes and skills-based learning within the classrooms.

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Classroom Resources

Stand-alone activities and events for teachers, parents, and caregivers to help supplement student learning.

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Education Partners

Our partner institutions offer additional training and lesson plans on museum themes and skills-based learning that complement our own resources to better serve educator needs in the classroom.

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