Uncover the history of the British Royal Mail by visiting the Postal Museum in London. Explore its exhibitions and climb aboard the famous Mail Rail. It's fun for all the family!
The Postal Museum
Although at first glance it may appear boring, the history of postal mail hides hundreds of secrets that will make this experience unforgettable. The Postal Museum in London offers a fun journey to discover the past of the Royal Mail, a true National Heritage that will interest all members of the family.
With your ticket, you can see the different exhibitions in The Postal Museum, admiring ancient objects such as cryptic Victorian Valentine's Day cards and vehicles used in this postal system born in the United Kingdom.
In addition, the Mail Rail and The Postal Museum exhibitions will take you back in time to see cards designed specifically for Transport for London, the first adhesive stamps in the world and even Post Masters suits.
So that your visit to The Postal Museum is even more special, don't miss out on boarding the Mail Rail, a small train that goes underground and that will reveal all about the history of the underground postal service in London. Did you know that this railway used to work for 22 hours every day?
Schedule
The Postal Museum opens Wednesday - Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm. Final admission is at 3:30 pm. Please be aware that these times are a guide and may vary.
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