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Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, May 24, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, May 25, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, May 25, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

Dead Letter Office: Gallery Experience

Ongoing Tours & Activities Could you be a postal clerk? In this activity, a volunteer challenges you to sort mail, deciding which letters will be delivered and which would be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Complete the challenge and leave with a prize! Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Moving the Mail Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Demonstrations. Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, May 28, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Story Time

One-Time Events Stamp your calendar for Story Time! Join us every week for a fresh story, a stroll through the Museum, hands-on postal play, and more. Together, we’ll explore mail and all the ways it connects us to people, places, and big ideas.     Stop by anytime—whether you stay for one activity or the whole session, this program will get everyone’s “stamp of approval”.   Meet in the Museum Lobby.  If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g. ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact NPMprograms@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Meet in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free ; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families. Friday, May 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, May 29, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, May 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, May 30, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, May 30, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45-minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, May 31, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Virtual Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities Join educators from the National Postal Museum for live, interactive story time. Designed for children ages 4-7, but all are welcome! Mondays at 11:00 (ET) National Postal Museum educators will read stories aloud and lead related activities in a Zoom meeting for children and their caregivers. Explore a range of postal-related topics and more! Sessions will be interactive and last approximately 45-60 minutes. Caregivers are expected to be present with children for the duration of the program. Event Location: Online Only. Online Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-with-the-national-postal-museum-registration-141338917507. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-with-the-national-postal-museum-registration-141338917507. Categories: Kids & Families. Webcasts & Online. Monday, June 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, June 1, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, June 1, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45-minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM. For more info visit maps.google.com.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, June 4, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Story Time

One-Time Events Stamp your calendar for Story Time! Join us every week for a fresh story, a stroll through the Museum, hands-on postal play, and more. Together, we’ll explore mail and all the ways it connects us to people, places, and big ideas.     Stop by anytime—whether you stay for one activity or the whole session, this program will get everyone’s “stamp of approval”.   Meet in the Museum Lobby.  If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g. ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact NPMprograms@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Meet in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free ; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families. Friday, June 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, June 5, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, June 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, June 6, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, June 7, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, June 8, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Dead Letter Office: Gallery Experience

Ongoing Tours & Activities Could you be a postal clerk? In this activity, a volunteer challenges you to sort mail, deciding which letters will be delivered and which would be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Complete the challenge and leave with a prize! Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Moving the Mail Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Demonstrations. Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, June 11, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Story Time

One-Time Events Stamp your calendar for Story Time! Join us every week for a fresh story, a stroll through the Museum, hands-on postal play, and more. Together, we’ll explore mail and all the ways it connects us to people, places, and big ideas.     Stop by anytime—whether you stay for one activity or the whole session, this program will get everyone’s “stamp of approval”.   Meet in the Museum Lobby.  If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g. ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact NPMprograms@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Meet in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free ; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families. Friday, June 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, June 12, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, June 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, June 13, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45-minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, June 14, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Virtual Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities Join educators from the National Postal Museum for live, interactive story time. Designed for children ages 4-7, but all are welcome! Mondays at 11:00 (ET) National Postal Museum educators will read stories aloud and lead related activities in a Zoom meeting for children and their caregivers. Explore a range of postal-related topics and more! Sessions will be interactive and last approximately 45-60 minutes. Caregivers are expected to be present with children for the duration of the program. Event Location: Online Only. Online Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-with-the-national-postal-museum-registration-141338917507. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-with-the-national-postal-museum-registration-141338917507. Categories: Kids & Families. Webcasts & Online. Monday, June 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, June 15, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, June 15, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

Highlights Tour with the Postal Museum’s Director or Deputy Director

Ongoing Tours & Activities On this extra special tour with the Postal Museum’s Director or Deputy Director, explore the wonders of our museum like never before! Meet at the Information  Desk for an exclusive 45-minute tour. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45-minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM. For more info visit maps.google.com.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, June 18, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Story Time: Delivering Democracy

One-Time Events Join us for a special Civic Season Story Time designed for learners of all ages to explore the power of the mail in shaping civic life. Children, caregivers, and community members will read, reflect, and discover together as we look closely at objects in the museum galleries and share stories about community participation. Activities will be available at 10am in the Museum lobby.  The facilitated program will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the lobby. Participants will have the opportunity to write advocacy postcards, engage in hands-on play, and consider how communication through the mail has connected individuals to their government and to one another throughout history. If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g. ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact NPMprograms@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Museum Lobby. Cost: Free ; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families. Friday, June 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, June 19, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, June 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, June 20, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, June 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, June 22, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, June 22, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

Dead Letter Office: Gallery Experience

Ongoing Tours & Activities Could you be a postal clerk? In this activity, a volunteer challenges you to sort mail, deciding which letters will be delivered and which would be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Complete the challenge and leave with a prize! Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Moving the Mail Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Demonstrations. Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, June 25, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Story Time: Delivering Democracy

One-Time Events Join us and the DC Public Library for a special Civic Season Story Time designed for learners of all ages to explore the power of the mail in shaping civic life. Children, caregivers, and community members will read, reflect, and discover together as we look closely at objects in the museum galleries and share stories about community participation. Activities will be available at 10am in the Museum lobby.  The facilitated program will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the lobby. Participants will have the opportunity to write advocacy postcards, engage in hands-on play, and consider how communication through the mail has connected individuals to their government and to one another throughout history. If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g. ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact NPMprograms@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Museum Lobby. Cost: Free ; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families. Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, June 26, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, June 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, June 27, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45-minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, June 28, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Virtual Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities Join educators from the National Postal Museum for live, interactive story time. Designed for children ages 4-7, but all are welcome! Mondays at 11:00 (ET) National Postal Museum educators will read stories aloud and lead related activities in a Zoom meeting for children and their caregivers. Explore a range of postal-related topics and more! Sessions will be interactive and last approximately 45-60 minutes. Caregivers are expected to be present with children for the duration of the program. Event Location: Online Only. Online Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-with-the-national-postal-museum-registration-141338917507. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-with-the-national-postal-museum-registration-141338917507. Categories: Kids & Families. Webcasts & Online. Monday, June 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, June 29, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, June 29, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45-minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM. For more info visit maps.google.com.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, July 2, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Story Time: Delivering Democracy

One-Time Events Join us for a special Civic Season Story Time designed for learners of all ages to explore the power of the mail in shaping civic life. Children, caregivers, and community members will read, reflect, and discover together as we look closely at objects in the museum galleries and share stories about community participation. Activities will be available at 10am in the Museum lobby.  The facilitated program will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the lobby. Participants will have the opportunity to write advocacy postcards, engage in hands-on play, and consider how communication through the mail has connected individuals to their government and to one another throughout history. If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g. ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact NPMprograms@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Museum Lobby. Cost: Free ; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families. Friday, July 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, July 3, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, July 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, July 4, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, July 5, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, July 6, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, July 6, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

Postmarks and Paperbacks July Meeting

One-Time Events Join staff from the Smithsonian National Postal Museum for a discussion on Jason Polan: The Post Office with the author, Jason Fulford on Monday, April 20th at 7:00pm. If you have any accessibility requirements to participate in the program, please email NPMprograms@si.edu and we will do everything we can to meet your needs. A Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the program. Registration is required. Event Location: Online. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/postmarks-paperbacks-jason-polan-the-post-office-tickets-1989852493373?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: After Five. Monday, July 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit postalmuseum.si.edu.

Dead Letter Office: Gallery Experience

Ongoing Tours & Activities Could you be a postal clerk? In this activity, a volunteer challenges you to sort mail, deciding which letters will be delivered and which would be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Complete the challenge and leave with a prize! Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Moving the Mail Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Demonstrations. Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, July 9, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Story Time

One-Time Events Stamp your calendar for Story Time! Join us every week for a fresh story, a stroll through the Museum, hands-on postal play, and more. Together, we’ll explore mail and all the ways it connects us to people, places, and big ideas.     Stop by anytime—whether you stay for one activity or the whole session, this program will get everyone’s “stamp of approval”.   Meet in the Museum Lobby.  If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g. ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact NPMprograms@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Meet in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free ; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families. Friday, July 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, July 10, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, July 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, July 11, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45-minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Virtual Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities Join educators from the National Postal Museum for live, interactive story time. Designed for children ages 4-7, but all are welcome! Mondays at 11:00 (ET) National Postal Museum educators will read stories aloud and lead related activities in a Zoom meeting for children and their caregivers. Explore a range of postal-related topics and more! Sessions will be interactive and last approximately 45-60 minutes. Caregivers are expected to be present with children for the duration of the program. Event Location: Online Only. Online Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-with-the-national-postal-museum-registration-141338917507. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-with-the-national-postal-museum-registration-141338917507. Categories: Kids & Families. Webcasts & Online. Monday, July 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, July 13, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, July 13, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45-minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM. For more info visit maps.google.com.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, July 16, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Bluegrass Forever Party

One-Time Events Welcome to the Bluegrass Forever party at the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum! Join us at 6:00 pm on July 16 for a creative evening of exhibit exploration, hands-on activities, and a cash bar. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Historic lobby, first floor. Cost: Event is free. Registration is recommended, but not required. If the event reaches capacity, preference will be given to those who registered in advance. Categories: After Five. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, July 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Story Time

One-Time Events Stamp your calendar for Story Time! Join us every week for a fresh story, a stroll through the Museum, hands-on postal play, and more. Together, we’ll explore mail and all the ways it connects us to people, places, and big ideas.     Stop by anytime—whether you stay for one activity or the whole session, this program will get everyone’s “stamp of approval”.   Meet in the Museum Lobby.  If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g. ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact NPMprograms@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Meet in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free ; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families. Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, July 17, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, July 19, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, July 20, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, July 20, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

Highlights Tour with the Postal Museum’s Director or Deputy Director

Ongoing Tours & Activities On this extra special tour with the Postal Museum’s Director or Deputy Director, explore the wonders of our museum like never before! Meet at the Information  Desk for an exclusive 45-minute tour. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Dead Letter Office: Gallery Experience

Ongoing Tours & Activities Could you be a postal clerk? In this activity, a volunteer challenges you to sort mail, deciding which letters will be delivered and which would be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Complete the challenge and leave with a prize! Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Moving the Mail Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Demonstrations. Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, July 23, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Story Time

One-Time Events Stamp your calendar for Story Time! Join us every week for a fresh story, a stroll through the Museum, hands-on postal play, and more. Together, we’ll explore mail and all the ways it connects us to people, places, and big ideas.     Stop by anytime—whether you stay for one activity or the whole session, this program will get everyone’s “stamp of approval”.   Meet in the Museum Lobby.  If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g. ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact NPMprograms@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Meet in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free ; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families. Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, July 24, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45-minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, July 26, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Virtual Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities Join educators from the National Postal Museum for live, interactive story time. Designed for children ages 4-7, but all are welcome! Mondays at 11:00 (ET) National Postal Museum educators will read stories aloud and lead related activities in a Zoom meeting for children and their caregivers. Explore a range of postal-related topics and more! Sessions will be interactive and last approximately 45-60 minutes. Caregivers are expected to be present with children for the duration of the program. Event Location: Online Only. Online Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-with-the-national-postal-museum-registration-141338917507. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-with-the-national-postal-museum-registration-141338917507. Categories: Kids & Families. Webcasts & Online. Monday, July 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, July 27, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, July 27, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45-minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM. For more info visit maps.google.com.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, July 30, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Story Time

One-Time Events Stamp your calendar for Story Time! Join us every week for a fresh story, a stroll through the Museum, hands-on postal play, and more. Together, we’ll explore mail and all the ways it connects us to people, places, and big ideas.     Stop by anytime—whether you stay for one activity or the whole session, this program will get everyone’s “stamp of approval”.   Meet in the Museum Lobby.  If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g. ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact NPMprograms@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Meet in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free ; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families. Friday, July 31, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, July 31, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, August 2, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, August 3, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, August 3, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

Dead Letter Office: Gallery Experience

Ongoing Tours & Activities Could you be a postal clerk? In this activity, a volunteer challenges you to sort mail, deciding which letters will be delivered and which would be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Complete the challenge and leave with a prize! Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Moving the Mail Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Demonstrations. Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, August 6, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Story Time

One-Time Events Stamp your calendar for Story Time! Join us every week for a fresh story, a stroll through the Museum, hands-on postal play, and more. Together, we’ll explore mail and all the ways it connects us to people, places, and big ideas.     Stop by anytime—whether you stay for one activity or the whole session, this program will get everyone’s “stamp of approval”.   Meet in the Museum Lobby.  If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g. ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact NPMprograms@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Meet in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free ; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families. Friday, August 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, August 7, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45-minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, August 9, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Virtual Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities Join educators from the National Postal Museum for live, interactive story time. Designed for children ages 4-7, but all are welcome! Mondays at 11:00 (ET) National Postal Museum educators will read stories aloud and lead related activities in a Zoom meeting for children and their caregivers. Explore a range of postal-related topics and more! Sessions will be interactive and last approximately 45-60 minutes. Caregivers are expected to be present with children for the duration of the program. Event Location: Online Only. Online Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-with-the-national-postal-museum-registration-141338917507. Cost: Free. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-time-with-the-national-postal-museum-registration-141338917507. Categories: Kids & Families. Webcasts & Online. Monday, August 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, August 10, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, August 10, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45-minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM. For more info visit maps.google.com.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, August 13, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Story Time

One-Time Events Stamp your calendar for Story Time! Join us every week for a fresh story, a stroll through the Museum, hands-on postal play, and more. Together, we’ll explore mail and all the ways it connects us to people, places, and big ideas.     Stop by anytime—whether you stay for one activity or the whole session, this program will get everyone’s “stamp of approval”.   Meet in the Museum Lobby.  If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g. ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact NPMprograms@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Meet in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free ; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families. Friday, August 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, August 14, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, August 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, August 16, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, August 17, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, August 17, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

Highlights Tour with the Postal Museum’s Director or Deputy Director

Ongoing Tours & Activities On this extra special tour with the Postal Museum’s Director or Deputy Director, explore the wonders of our museum like never before! Meet at the Information  Desk for an exclusive 45-minute tour. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Dead Letter Office: Gallery Experience

Ongoing Tours & Activities Could you be a postal clerk? In this activity, a volunteer challenges you to sort mail, deciding which letters will be delivered and which would be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Complete the challenge and leave with a prize! Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Moving the Mail Atrium. Cost: Free. Categories: Demonstrations. Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, August 20, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Story Time

One-Time Events Stamp your calendar for Story Time! Join us every week for a fresh story, a stroll through the Museum, hands-on postal play, and more. Together, we’ll explore mail and all the ways it connects us to people, places, and big ideas.     Stop by anytime—whether you stay for one activity or the whole session, this program will get everyone’s “stamp of approval”.   Meet in the Museum Lobby.  If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g. ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact NPMprograms@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Meet in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free ; no registration required. Categories: Kids & Families. Friday, August 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, August 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, August 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information  Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, August 22, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Highlights Tour

Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45-minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, August 23, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.