For Educators

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The National Postal Museum’s Education & Visitor Services 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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