Postal Museum

A new display at the National Postal Museum called “Voting by Mail: Civil War to Covid-19” showcases both the historical and current relevance of mail-in voting. bit.ly/3XSLnl7

The National Postal Museum is a Top Nominee in the 2024 Washington Parent Picks reader-favorite contest in the the Family Fun/Museums & Historic Sites category. You can vote for us at the link! washingtonparent.com/washington-par…

Enjoy a sound bath, make a calming craft, and spend time with family and friends at @NatAsianArt’s IlluminAsia, May 10-12. #SmithsonianAANHPI s.si.edu/3QaNf5F

In a new blog post, follow along with our collections and curatorial staff as they initiate the transfer of over one hundred postal jackets, hats, trousers, accessories such as ties and belts & more from a storage facility at @amhistorymuseum postalmuseum.si.edu/roll-up-your-s…

Happy Eclipse Day! To commemorate the Solar Eclipse in 2017, USPS released a first-of-its-kind stamp that transforms into an image of the Moon from the heat of a finger as depicted here. © USPS. All rights reserved. #eclipse #FindYourPlaceInSpace

Wonder & Awe is a new guide featuring tips for exploring objects in the sky, examining the tools that help us better understand the universe, and exploring ways culture and the arts have used the cosmos to stimulate our imaginations s.si.edu/WonderAndAweGu… #SmithsonianEclipse

Check out a new Smithsonian @SidedoorPod cast featuring National Postal Museum curator Lynn Heidelbaugh!

Carter G. Woodson promoted a more thorough analysis and interpretation of African American history and accomplishments. 1926, he started the observance of Negro History Week, which has expanded to Black History Month. Learn more: artsandculture.google.com/story/BAWRlyiB… #SmithsonianBHM

It’s here! #GivingTuesday is the perfect time to give back to organizations that fuel education and discovery. Support our mission to bring resources to lifelong learners everywhere. postalmuseum.si.edu/support

#HappyThanksgiving! This 2001 stamp features a quilt-like design by artist Margaret Cusack of New York features machine-appliqued needlework and depicts an overflowing cornucopia. ©USPS. All rights reserved.

The National Postal Museum will close at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 17 due to impending demonstrations at Union Station. The museum will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 18.

Happy #VeteransDay to all those who have served or are currently serving. We thank you and honor you for your bravery, hard work, and dedication to country. This 34-cent “Honoring Veterans” stamp was issued May 23, 2001. ©USPS. All rights reserved.

The Smithsonian’s Asian Pacific American Center has a new publication out! Order “Smithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects,” edited by Theodore S. Gonzalves, here: s.si.edu/3MerjEN #AANHPI @SmithsonianBook

The museum will close at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, with the last entry at 4:00 p.m., in preparation for the Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Awards ceremony. We apologize for any inconvenience.

#HappyHalloween! Released in 1974, this haunting stamp from the “American Folklore” series commemorates Washington Irving’s famed folk tale, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” It was issued in North Tarrytown, New York, where the fictional story takes place. ©️USPS

Check out a brand-new episode of the Smithsonian’s Sidedoor Podcast about the Great Train Robbery featuring National Postal Museum curator Lynn Heidelbaugh! si.edu/sidedoor/csi-s…

This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, explore our virtual exhibition "The American Indian in Postage Stamps: Leadership, Accomplishment and Cultural Celebration," which showcases stories of triumph and resilience: postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/the… ©️ USPS. All rights reserved.

Explore the role that Postal Genealogy can play in historical research in a new blog post recapping a collaborative public program at the Postal Museum! postalmuseum.si.edu/postal-genealo…

In the event of a government shutdown on Oct. 1, Smithsonian museums, research centers and the National Zoo will remain OPEN through at least Oct. 7. The Smithsonian can use prior-year funds still available to us to remain open. Visit si.edu for updates.

Bilingual, family-friendly, and interactive, the first @USLatinoMuseum exhibition is a must-visit. See it at @amhistorymuseum. #SmithsonianHHM #AmericanLatinoMuseum latino.si.edu