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Opening times:
Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Last Mail Rail ride at 16:00

Extra Summer opening days:
Monday 27 July
Mondays 3, 10, 24 and 31 August
Enjoy summer savings until 1 September
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  • A book illustration showing the Jolly Postman riding a red bicycle through the woods.
    • Families
    • 14 February 2026 - January 2027

    The Jolly Postman

    Step inside the story in an immersive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. 

    • Families
    • Tuesday to Sunday / 10:00 - 16:45

    Sorted! The Postal Play Space

    There's sackloads of fun to be had in our indoor play area specially for kids aged 1-8!

  • A little boy crouches by a ramp and watches his little toy car speed down it, through a colourful tunnel.
    • Families
    • Term-time Thursdays*

    Post and Play

    Weekly play sessions for under 5s and their grown-ups. Term time Thursdays. Book now.

  • We can see the tour attendees descending down the Mail Rail tunnel, wearing their protective gear.
    • Various dates / 18:30 & 19:00

    Tunnel Walks

    Explore the 100-year-old Mail Rail tunnels on foot and discover one of London’s best-kept secrets.

  • A group of people attend a BSL event
    • Access Event
    • 24 September / 14.00 - 17.00

    BSL Tours of The Postal Museum

    Join us for BSL tours of The Postal Museum and Mail Rail exhibitions, and ride on Mail Rail.

    • event
    • All dates sold out / 10:30 – 12:00 & 14:00 – 15:30

    Behind the Scenes: Store Tours – SOLD OUT

    Discover the larger-than-life history of the post in a behind-the-scenes Store Tour.

    • Family Event
    • Friday 9 October / 10.00 - 17.00

    Home Ed Self-led Visits

    Special dates for Home Educators to visit the museum at a discounted rate.

  • A learning facilitator is sitting on the floor surrounded by children. She holds a game and looks at them with a surprise face.
    • Family Event
    • Wednesday 23 September / 10.00 - 17.00

    Home Ed Day: Sort It! Maths Day

    Put your problem-solving skills to the test in this themed day of maths–focused activities for Home Educators.

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Opening times:

Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Last Mail Rail ride at 16:00

Extra Summer opening days:
Monday 27 July
Mondays 3, 10, 24 and 31 August
Enjoy summer savings until 1 September

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15-20 Phoenix Place
London
WC1X 0DA
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Archive

  • Stamp cancelling machine, 1948

    POST 118/1872
    A teaser image for Stamp cancelling machine, 1948
  • Telegram messenger, 1934

    POST 118/69
    A teaser image for Telegram messenger, 1934
  • Opening of Mount Pleasant, 1934

    POST 118/170
    A teaser image for Opening of Mount Pleasant, 1934
  • Van at crossroads, 1934

    POST 118/1094
    A teaser image for Van at crossroads, 1934
  • Post Office Home Guard, 1941

    POST 56/83
    A teaser image for Post Office Home Guard, 1941
  • Tibs the Great, 1954

    M3/0W
    A teaser image for Tibs the Great, 1954
  • Fish Wharf Post Office, 1936

    POST 118/589
    A teaser image for Fish Wharf Post Office, 1936
  • Ships Div’n, Mount Pleasant, 1945

    POST 118/1546
    A teaser image for Ships Div’n, Mount Pleasant, 1945
  • Telegram messengers, 1934

    POST 118/70
    A teaser image for Telegram messengers, 1934
  • Travelling Post Office, 1881

    POST 118/792
    A teaser image for Travelling Post Office, 1881
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The Postal Museum is the public identity of the Postal Heritage Trust | Charity No. 1102360 | Company No. 4896056

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