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

Extra May Half Term date:
Open Monday 26 May
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What's on

    • 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.

    • 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 8 and under!

  • We can see the tour attendees descending down the Mail Rail tunnel, wearing their protective gear.
    • Tuesday, Friday, Saturday / 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 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.

  • Two young children playing with an interactive exhibition.
    • Access Event
    • 18 May / 10.00 - 17.00

    Post Early: Relaxed Events

    Experience the museum with fewer people, adjusted lighting and sound, and the opportunity to explore at your own pace.

  • A group of people attend a BSL event
    • Access Event
    • today
    • 14:00

    BSL Tours of The Postal Museum

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

  • Happy children sat in a Mail Rail carriage.
    • Family Event
    • 26 - 31 May

    May half term

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

    • Event
    • 01 June 2025
    • 10:00

    Postal Workers Open Day

    Join us at our Open Day for current and past Royal Mail and Post Office staff, and share the experience with your family and friends.

  • Skills: Literacy, storytelling. In the background, Rosie sits smiling on a red van. She is next to a huge book titled 'The Jolly Postman'.
    • event
    • 9 July / 10.00 - 17.00

    Home Ed Day: The Jolly Postman Show

    Bring the much-loved book to life in a themed day of activities.  

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Opening times:

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

Extra May Half Term date:
Open Monday 26 May

Getting here

15-20 Phoenix Place
London
WC1X 0DA
Location of Postal Museum on a map

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Archive

  • Stamp cancelling machine, 1948

    POST 118/1872
    A teaser image for Stamp cancelling machine, 1948
  • Fish Wharf Post Office, 1936

    POST 118/589
    A teaser image for Fish Wharf Post Office, 1936
  • 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
  • Telegram messengers, 1934

    POST 118/70
    A teaser image for Telegram messengers, 1934
  • Ships Div’n, Mount Pleasant, 1945

    POST 118/1546
    A teaser image for Ships Div’n, Mount Pleasant, 1945
  • Travelling Post Office, 1881

    POST 118/792
    A teaser image for Travelling Post Office, 1881
  • 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
  • Van at crossroads, 1934

    POST 118/1094
    A teaser image for Van at crossroads, 1934
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The Postal Museum is the public identity of the Postal Heritage Trust | Charity No. 1102360 | Company No. 4896056

Royal Mail is a sponsor of Postal Museum Arts Council England is a sponsor of Postal Museum The Post Office is a sponsor of Postal Museum The Heritage Fund is a sponsor of Postal Museum Natural Carbon Solutions is a sponsor of Postal Museum
The lift in the Mail Rail building is out of service. Mail Rail and depot activities are only accessible via steps at this time. Please contact us if you need to rebook your visit.