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National Postal Museum public programs calendar

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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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, September 1, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, September 1, 2025, 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. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 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. Friday, September 5, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, September 5, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, September 5, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, September 7, 2025, 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. Monday, September 8, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, September 8, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, September 8, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, September 11, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Thursday, September 11, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM. For more info visit maps.google.com.

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. Friday, September 12, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, September 12, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, September 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

Stamp Spectacular

One-Time Events Celebrate Stamps and the Stories They Tell!  Saturday, September 13, 2025  Drop in between 11am–4pm | Free and open to all ages    Join us for Stamp Spectacular, a joyful celebration of stamps and the stories they share! From iconic figures and historic milestones to cultural celebrations and natural wonders, stamps tell rich and surprising tales... one tiny image at a time. This family festival invites visitors of all ages to explore the vibrant world of stamps through hands-on crafts, storytelling, games, and gallery adventures. Whether you're a longtime collector or just stamp-curious, there's something for everyone to discover and enjoy.    Festival Highlights include:  Curator-led stamp tours for kids at 11 am and 1 pm  , Storytime sessions at 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm   , Live stamp bingo at select times throughout the program , DIY your own celebration stamp with guest artist Erin Robinson , Goodnight Moon inspired collage making with the National Building Museum , Stamp sorting and decoupage activity  , … Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: National Postal Museum. Cost: free; no registration required. Accessibility: ASL-interpreted program. Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, September 15, 2025, 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. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 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. Friday, September 19, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, September 19, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, September 19, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, September 21, 2025, 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. Monday, September 22, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, September 22, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, September 22, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM. For more info visit maps.google.com.

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. Friday, September 26, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, September 26, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, September 26, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, September 29, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, September 29, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:45 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Postal pARTy

One-Time Events Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Historic lobby, first floor. Cost: Free Cash bar. Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, October 3, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, October 3, 2025, 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. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, October 4, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, October 5, 2025, 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. Monday, October 6, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, October 6, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, October 6, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, October 9, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Thursday, October 9, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, October 10, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, October 10, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, October 13, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, October 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:45 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, October 16, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, October 17, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, October 17, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, October 19, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, October 20, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, October 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

Postmarks and Paperbacks October Meeting

One-Time Events Join staff from the Smithsonian National Postal Museum for a discussion of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Swiss student Victor Frankenstein uncovers the secret to bringing life to what is lifeless, and in assembling body parts to create a monster, ultimately sets the stage for his own destruction and that of everything that he loves when the monster is rejected by society. Told through letters, this story focuses on a young scientist who created life but was horrified by what he had made. 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. Monday, October 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit postalmuseum.si.edu.

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. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, October 23, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Thursday, October 23, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, October 24, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, October 24, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, October 27, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, October 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:45 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, October 30, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, October 31, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, October 31, 2025, 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. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, November 1, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, November 2, 2025, 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. Monday, November 3, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, November 3, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, November 3, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, November 6, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Thursday, November 6, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM. For more info visit maps.google.com.

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. Friday, November 7, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, November 7, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, November 7, 2025, 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. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, November 8, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, November 9, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, November 10, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, November 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:45 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, November 13, 2025, 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. Friday, November 14, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, November 14, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, November 14, 2025, 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. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, November 15, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, November 16, 2025, 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. Monday, November 17, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, November 17, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, November 17, 2025, 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. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, November 20, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM. For more info visit maps.google.com.

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. Friday, November 21, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, November 21, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, November 21, 2025, 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. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, November 22, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, November 23, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, November 24, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Monday, November 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:45 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Thursday, November 27, 2025, 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. Friday, November 28, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Friday, November 28, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, November 28, 2025, 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. Event Location: Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: FREE. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, November 29, 2025, 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. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, November 30, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.