What to expect

Ride through the hidden tunnels of Mail Rail and discover a unique piece of industrial heritage, explore inspiring exhibitions packed with incredible objects, exciting stories and fun-filled interactive displays.

Book Tickets

Included in your museum ticket

Tickets include unlimited access to all exhibitions for one year from the date of your visit and one ride on Mail Rail, valid on your first visit to the Museum.

Mail Rail

Secret, forgotten and abandoned until now. Take a ride and explore this unique experience.
Exhibitions

From cryptic Victorian Valentine cards to a lion encountered on Salisbury Plain. There’s nothing ordinary about the story of the post.
- Exhibition
- 5 April 2025 - 5 January 2026
Voices of Resistance: Slavery and Post in the Caribbean

Explore the powerful stories of enslaved people whose labour fuelled 19th-century postal ships.
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- Family Event
- 26 - 31 May
May half term

This May half term, join us to explore history, celebrate culture, and create something meaningful together.
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Add to your visit

Add tickets for Sorted! The Postal Play Space to your visit for children aged 0-8 years, or book ahead to see original archive material in the Archive.

Eat, drink and shop

The café is the perfect place for a quick pick me up, and you can find great gifts and inspiring stationery in our two shops.

Shop

Visit our shops on the ground floors of The Postal Museum and Mail Rail for a range of products drawing inspiration from our beautiful design led collections and industrial heritage. Can’t get here or just fancy a nosey? Shop the full range online.

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The Café

Stop by the café for snacks and expertly made barista coffee. We have indoor and outdoor seating available. We’re accredited by Kids in Museums as part of their Family Café Standard, meaning that our café is great for families!

Download our sample café menu (PDF)