Public Programs

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An Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration in the Museum's Atrium.

Public programs at the National Postal Museum provoke thinking about postal history, philately, and related topics for diverse audiences.

2023 guest artist coming soon

Guest Artist Program

The NPM is collaborating with guest artists on a series of educational programs for children from birth to high school.

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Holiday Card Workshop

Searching for a unique and wholesome way to bond with your family this holiday season? The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum’s Annual Holiday Card Workshop may be just what you’re looking for!

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postcards with heART

We invite you to think about and reflect upon the scope of the current refugee crisis and the experiences of displaced people around the world.

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Postmarks & Paperbacks

Postmarks & Paperbacks is an online book club for lovers of books, letters, and the art and history of communication.

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Story Time

The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum invites adults and young children to discover the world around them together at Virtual Story Time.

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Symposia and Lectures

List of upcoming and past symposia and lectures.

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Valentine's Day Card Workshop

Love is in the air at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum’s annual Valentine’s Day Card Workshop!

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Wine & Design Evenings

Wine & Design brings happy hour and postal-theme crafting together quarterly at the Postal Museum! Whether you are a letter-writing lover, an Etsy-fanatic or just looking for something new to do — join the club!

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