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

  • 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
    • 24 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.

    • event
    • 24 July - 30 August 2025

    Summer of Storytelling

    Inspired by our new exhibition, Voices of Resistance, we invite families to explore the importance of storytelling this summer.

    • Family Event
    • 10 October / 10.00 - 17.00

    Home Ed Self-led Visits

    Special dates for Home Educators to visit the museum at an educational rate.

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Opening times:

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

Getting here

15-20 Phoenix Place
London
WC1X 0DA
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Archive

  • Telegram messenger, 1934

    POST 118/69
    A teaser image for Telegram messenger, 1934
  • Stamp cancelling machine, 1948

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

    POST 118/589
    A teaser image for Fish Wharf Post Office, 1936
  • 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
  • Opening of Mount Pleasant, 1934

    POST 118/170
    A teaser image for Opening of Mount Pleasant, 1934
  • Ships Div’n, Mount Pleasant, 1945

    POST 118/1546
    A teaser image for Ships Div’n, Mount Pleasant, 1945
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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
Mail Rail is closed for upgrades from 3-13 June, but we’re still open – visit us half price! Read more