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Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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"Focused on the preservation and study of postal history from colonial times to the present, the museum celebrates philately with exhibits such as the William H. Gross Stamp Gallery — the world’s largest gallery dedicated to stamps — and offers hands-on activities and kid-friendly resources like coloring pages on its website." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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free admission

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2 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 Get directions

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Free street parking

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Explore stamps, mail history, and artifacts like Owney the dog.

free admission

interactive exhibits

stamp collection

union station

history of postal service

hidden gem

baseball exhibit

beautiful building

Featured in Afar

2 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 Get directions

Restroom

Family friendly

Free street parking

Paid street parking

Free Wi-Fi

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