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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. 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, July 6th 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.

Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. 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. Thursday, July 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. Thursday, July 16, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.

Bluegrass Forever Party

One-Time Events Bluegrass Forever Join us at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum on July 16, 2026 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM for a free evening event that hits all the right notes between stamp art and music! Get your creative juices flowing with printmaking, dance and sing along to the King Street Bluegrass band, then explore the exhibits and enjoy hands-on activities that will make your philatelic heart sing. Feeling thirsty? A cash bar will be available. Whether you’re a stamp enthusiast or just curious about the art behind postage, this event is perfect for everyone. Registration is recommended but not required. If the event reaches capacity, preference will be given to those who registered in advance. 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. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bluegrass-forever-tickets-1990417531417?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: After Five. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, July 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Assisted listening devices. Friday, July 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 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.

Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Assisted listening devices. Friday, July 24, 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. 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.

Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Assisted listening devices. Friday, July 31, 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. 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.

Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. Assisted listening devices. Friday, August 7, 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. 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: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, August 13, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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. 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: 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. 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. 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: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, August 23, 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 24, 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 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, August 24, 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. Thursday, August 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. Friday, August 28, 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 28, 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. Assisted listening devices. Friday, August 28, 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. Monday, August 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: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, August 31, 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, September 2, 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, September 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. Thursday, September 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. Friday, September 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: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, September 4, 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. Assisted listening devices. Friday, September 4, 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, September 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. Sunday, September 6, 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, September 7, 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, September 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, September 7, 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, September 9, 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, September 9, 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, September 10, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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, September 11, 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, September 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: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, September 11, 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. Assisted listening devices. Friday, September 11, 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, September 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: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, September 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, September 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: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, September 14, 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, September 15, 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, September 16, 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, September 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. Thursday, September 17, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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, September 18, 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, September 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: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, September 18, 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. Assisted listening devices. Friday, September 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

Celebrate with Stamps

One-Time Events Celebrate the art, culture, and creativity of stamps at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum during our Family Festival and USPS’s First Day of Issue Ceremony for the new 2026 Holiday Stamps. Enjoy hands‑on artmaking, explore stories and traditions, and join us for a joyful unveiling of this year’s holiday stamps... complete with music, hands-on activities, and fun for all ages!    Activities Include:  Stamp Art Studio with Guest Artist Heather Moulder: Create your own celebration‑themed stamp design.  Make Some Music: Design your own musical instrument inspired by stamps that celebrate sound and rhythm.   Latino Heritage & Lowrider Culture Activities with Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service: including hands‑on art and cultural storytelling.  Story Time, Stamp Unveiling, and More: Enjoy family story sessions, witness the official unveiling of the new holiday stamps, and join in festive moments throughout the day.    ASL interpretation will be provided during Story Time sessions. For… Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Throughout the Museum. Cost: Free. Categories: Kids & Families. Celebrations. Saturday, September 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 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. Saturday, September 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. Sunday, September 20, 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, September 21, 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, September 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, September 21, 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, September 23, 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, September 23, 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, September 24, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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, September 25, 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, September 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: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, September 25, 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. Assisted listening devices. Friday, September 25, 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, September 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: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, September 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, September 28, 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, September 28, 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, September 30, 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, September 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. Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Story Time

Ongoing Tours & Activities 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, October 2, 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, October 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: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, October 2, 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. Assisted listening devices. Friday, October 2, 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, October 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. Sunday, October 4, 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, October 5, 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, October 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, October 5, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM.