Philately
National Postal Museum
Washington, D.C.
About
The National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C. is part of the Smithsonian Institution and houses the world's largest philatelic collection. Located in the historic Washington City Post Office building adjacent to Union Station, the museum explores the history of the American postal system and its role in connecting the nation. Its collection includes over 6 million stamps, covers, and postal artifacts.
Highlights & Things Not to Miss
William H. Gross Stamp Gallery
World's largest single gallery of postage stamps
Mail Call
The history of mail delivery across American history
The Postmaster's Collection
Rare and storied objects from postal history