Explore the history of the Postal Service with exhibits, displays, and a large collection of artifacts from past and present at the National Postal Museum.
Take a journey back to early colonial times and learn how the mail was first transported and how it has evolved today. The National Postal Museum which is part of the Smithsonian Institution, features a large variety of permanent and temporary exhibits covering everything from postal transportation technology to the important role that letters and cards play in personal communications.
The museum also has a vast collection of postage stamps including many that are exotic and quite rare. Be sure to check out the Owney exhibit which tells the story of a little stray dog who traveled with mail bags across the country and even around the world! The National Postal Museum makes learning about the Postal Service a fun and exciting experience that can be enjoyed by all ages.
It may seem like a silly idea to open a museum dedicated to the United States Postal Service, but the National Postal Museum is rife with history that goes as far back as the first settlers to come across the Atlantic.
America's sweetheart Amelia Earhart had her very own stamp and cover collection and now's your chance to see it by attending the Gallery Talk: Amelia Earhart's Personal Collection at the National Postal Museum in Washington, DC.
