Know Before You Go

Open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Admission is always free!

As of Friday, April 8, the museum is open seven days a week.

Closed December 25

The museum's Library will remain closed until further notice.

(Policies and requirements are subject to change without notice.)

We invite the public to explore the vast portfolio of online resources available on our website. Follow the National Postal Museum on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Tips and Guidelines

The Smithsonian is implementing COVID-19 safety measures based on guidance from the CDC and local governments. The latest guidelines are available at: si.edu/visit/tips

Keeping Us All Safe

The National Postal Museum has safety measures in place to protect the health of our visitors, staff, volunteers, and collections based on guidance from the CDC and local governments:

  • We’re providing hand-sanitizing stations for visitors throughout our facilities.
  • We’re evaluating our exhibits, interactives, and indoor spaces on a case-by-case basis. Some of these features may be closed or operate at limited capacity.

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