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The Postal Museum

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Jul 31, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025
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The Postal Museum: Journey Through Communication

The Postal Museum reveals Britain's remarkable social and communications history through the eyes of an iconic service.

Founded in 2004 by the Postal Heritage Trust, the museum opened as The Postal Museum on July 28, 2017, in Central London. It features unique architecture, including preserved legacy structures, and marks the historical significance of the postal service in British culture.

Must-See Wonders

  • 🚂 Mail Rail Experience: Ride the miniature trains through the historic underground tunnels.
  • 📜 Interactive Exhibits: Explore over 500 years of postal history and innovations.
  • ✉️ The Postman's Gallery: Discover mail delivery's evolution and personal postal stories.

Access to the museum is paid, making it ideal for tourists, families, and historians seeking to understand Britain's mailing legacy.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum The Postal Museum

Mail Rail History

The Mail Rail was originally constructed to transport mail across London from 1927 until 2003.

Foundation Year

The museum began as The British Postal Museum & Archive in 2004.

Interactive Learning

The museum features interactive displays allowing visitors to engage with postal history.

Location

15-20 Phoenix Place Mount Pleasant

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