Due to the Metrorail shutdown March 16, our D.C. museums will open at noon, except the Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Udvar-Hazy Center, and National Zoo which will open on time. The Castle will open at 10:30 a.m.

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National Postal Museum

postalmuseum.si.edu

Devoted to the history of America's mail service and the hobby of stamp collecting.

Highlights William H. Gross Stamp Gallery, the world’s largest stamp gallery; full-size, Freightliner semi-truck cab cutaway; three vintage mail planes; stagecoach; 1931 Ford Model A postal truck; replica of a railway car; videos; computer interactives; and hands-on, family-friendly activities

Hours
10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily
Closed December 25

Admission is FREE

Information
202-633-1000 (voice/tape)
info@si.edu

Free visitor Wi-Fi

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Location
2 Massachusetts Ave., NE
Washington, DC

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Metro Station
Metro RedUnion Station (Mass. Ave. exit)

Parking
Street parking is available near the museum and all-day paid parking is available at Union Station, located next to the museum.