National Postal Museum

One of the most iconic buildings in the entirety of the United States of America, the National Postal Museum, which is located in the capital city of Washington D.C. is a definite must have in your tour itinerary to the American capital in case you are planning to travel to Washington DC.

General information

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Postal_Museum

Official website

http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/collection/3_collection.html#about

The National Postal Museum was founded through a process of joint collaboration, which was carried out by the United States Postal Service as well as the most respectable society called the Smithsonian Institution. The National Postal Museum was finally established in the year 1993 and built just a stone's throw away from the Union Station. The building which today houses the National Postal Museum was originally the Main Post Office of the city of Washington D.C., which is counted to be one amongst some of the most renowned historical buildings in the city.

If you love to savour the essence of history while you travel Washington is just the perfect destination for you, with it several museums and wonderful galleries. The National Postal Museum is too, no exception to this rule with its amazing displays of stamps and other artefacts which are associated with the history of the postal service in the entity of the United States of America as well as that belonging to many other countries of the world.

The National Postal Museum was planned and designed by the renowned architectural fir, Graham and Burnham, a firm that was led by Ernest Graham, who was the pioneer of many of the architectural achievements of that era in the country.

The National Postal Museum remains open every day between 10 in the morning to 5.30 in the afternoon. The National Postal Museum is, however, closed on Christmas Day. While planning a visit to the National Postal Museum, make sure you also check out the days on which the National Postal Museum remains open for free entry to visitors.

Visitor information

http://www.gosmithsonian.com/museums/national-postal-museum/

National Postal Museum Address
2 Massachusetts Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20002

Contact:
Tel: (202) 633-5555
Email: N/A

National Postal Museum Hours:
Open daily 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
December 25: Closed

Ticket Information for the National Postal Museum: Free admission

Website: http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu