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Host Your Next Historic Event at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum

photo of the Historic Lobby decorated for a special event
The Historic Lobby
Photo by Juan Carlos Briceño, Catering: Occasions Caterers, Design: Hargrove, Lighting: Showcall

The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum is devoted to the colorful and engaging history of the nation’s mail service and showcases the largest and most comprehensive collection of stamps and philatelic material in the world. Located adjacent to Union Station, the museum offers ease of arrival and departure for guests via cab service, metro, or bus line. Just steps away from Capitol Hill, the National Mall, and many downtown hotels, the National Postal Museum is the ideal location in Washington, D.C. to entertain.

Corporations, associations, organizations and members of the general public have the opportunity to host a reception or dinner at a premier venue adjacent to highly acclaimed exhibitions.

The National Postal Museum allows private corporate and non-profit receptions, fundraising galas for organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and personal social events for adults such as weddings and receptions, memorials, anniversary celebrations and birthday parties.

  • Please note: Weddings are limited to four per calendar year only on Saturdays and no more than one per month.
  • Political activities including solicitations for candidates; campaign kick offs, or other activities directed toward the success or failure of a partisan candidate, political party, or partisan political group are prohibited.

Please email completed applications to: NPMEvents@si.edu.

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The Historic Lobby

The Historic Lobby

The Historic Lobby, with its grandiose rosette ceiling, elegant marble floors, and classical columns is one of the most magnificent and historic spaces in Washington. Guests are invited to explore the William H. Gross Stamp Gallery which showcases American and international history through the unique lenses of postage stamps.

» Seated capacity: 250

» Standing capacity: 600

 
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The Atrium

The Atrium

As guests descend the escalators to the Atrium, they are greeted by the splendor of marble floors and a magnificent skylight ceiling. Guests are surrounded by a vintage train car, numerous mail vehicles, and three airmail planes suspended mid-flight. Guests are invited to tour the postal history exhibitions surrounding your reception.

» Seated capacity: 100

» Standing capacity: 300

 

For more information on hosting an event at the National Postal Museum, please contact:
Email: NPMEvents@si.edu, Tel: 202.633.7910