Through the preservation and interpretation of our postal and philatelic collections, the Smithsonian National Postal Museum educates, challenges, and inspires its audiences on the breadth of …

The Smithsonian Institution’s National Postal Museum welcomes you into the world of the mail and stamp collecting, and lets you experience how letters travel, who delivers them, and how the postal …

With more than 6 million objects, the National Postal Museum has the second-largest collection of all Smithsonian museums. From philatelic rarities, to objects that enable postal operations, the rich and …

Nov 10, 2011 · The answer to these questions unfolds in Systems at Work, a permanent exhibition at the National Postal Museum. Systems at Work recreates the paths of letters, magazines, parcels, …

Dec 14, 2011 · The National Postal Museum's galleries explore America's postal history from colonial times to the present. Visitors learn how mail has been transported and the wondrous diversity of …

The Museum's galleries explore America's postal history and philately (the study and collection of stamps) from colonial times to the present. Here are just a few examples of what you'll see in the …

The National Postal Museum utilizes the Evolv screening system for visitors entering the museum. This system offers a more pleasant and efficient security experience by streamlining the entry process …

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Find answers to questions that are frequently asked about the National Postal Museum and about the history of postal service and philately.

Google Arts & Culture Street View features 360-degree panoramas leading you through the galleries of the museum. Please note: the selection of objects and images on this virtual tour differs from the …

Spanish admiral Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles founded St. Augustine, located on the northeast coast of Florida, in 1565. The settlement was named in honor of the saint whose feast occurred on the …