National Postal Museum

Due to construction, the National Postal Museum’s event space is temporarily unavailable. We will be available again starting in Summer 2013. Please contact us starting in May 2013 to schedule and plan your event. The Museum’s Blount Center is still available for hosting daytime meetings.

		Special Events

About the Museum : Special Events

Host Your Special Event at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum


The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum is located next door to Union Station, steps away from the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court, the National Mall and dozens of restaurants and hotels making this one of the hottest venues in DC.

For your next special event, cocktail reception or business meeting, the Historic Lobby, Atrium, Blount Center and Discovery Center at the National Postal Museum provide an exceptional setting, which boasts:

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More than 14,000 square feet of exhibit spaces for your guests to explore

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Space to accommodate 20 to 1,000 guests

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Ease of arrival and departure via Union Station, cab service or bus line

Atrium


	Atrium
	•		Spectacular 90-foot-high ceilings
	•		Three vintage airmail planes
	•		Elegant marble floors

Historic Lobby


	Historic Lobby
	•		Beautiful marble rosette ceiling
	•		Marble floors and columns

Discovery Center


	Discovery Center
	(Under renovation until Fall 2013)
	•		Capacity: 100 Theatre Style, other arrangements available
	•		Wireless internet access
	•		Engaging, education-themed environment

Blount Center


	Blount Center
	•		Capacity: 20 to 60 based on format of set-up
	•		Wireless internet access
	•		Traditional board room style, perfect for business meetings

Contact: Email: NPMGiving@si.edu, Tel: 202.633.5507, Fax: 202.633.9393

Event Policy (PDF)