The Postal Museum

The Postal Museum We're an independent London museum telling the surprising stories of the post. The home of Mail Rail, your favourite miniature, underground train.
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Summer and sunshine are great and all but do you remember rain? We personally think it's pretty great.These stamps are f...
10/08/2026

Summer and sunshine are great and all but do you remember rain? We personally think it's pretty great.

These stamps are from a 2001 issue titled 'The Weather' and were designed to be heat sensitive and change colour.

Have you ever spotted a wall box like this with a white frontage?This George V cyphered box was pictured in Lechlade by ...
08/08/2026

Have you ever spotted a wall box like this with a white frontage?

This George V cyphered box was pictured in Lechlade by a member of the museum team and the scene looks like it could have been taken at any point in the 116 years since his reign began.

It's World Cat Day this weekend!We're celebrating with a selection of stamps from a 1995 commemorative set designed by a...
07/08/2026

It's World Cat Day this weekend!

We're celebrating with a selection of stamps from a 1995 commemorative set designed by artist Dame Elizabeth Blackadder.

The featured felines were all real cats known to Elizabeth living in her local Edinburgh neighbourhood.

Today is Cycle to Work Day!The General Post Office first started trialling the use of in 1880 and were one of the first ...
06/08/2026

Today is Cycle to Work Day!

The General Post Office first started trialling the use of in 1880 and were one of the first large-scale employers to incorporate these vehicles into their fleets.

Not all the bicycles trialled were successful, however, such as the Pentacycle, photographed here in 1882. These bikes were colloquially known as the Hen and Chicks, designed to carry parcels whilst having stability.

Have you been to our Jolly Postman exhibition yet?Immerse yourself in the fairytale postal route of Janet and Allan Ahlb...
05/08/2026

Have you been to our Jolly Postman exhibition yet?

Immerse yourself in the fairytale postal route of Janet and Allan Ahlberg's beloved postie, filled with interactive exhibits and original materials and illustrations from the design process.

Running until early 2027. Book your tickets via the link below.

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03/08/2026

Mail Rail is here to send you good vibes for the week ahead.

Opened in 1927, the Mail Rail tunnels extend from Paddington to Whitechapel through a miniature underground network. Once moving mail between stations, you can now ride part of the route exclusively at our museum on board our custom trains. Here's a small sneak peak.

Slanted but sturdy. This Victorian pillar box has stood on this spot in Stamford Hill for over 130 years and it stands a...
01/08/2026

Slanted but sturdy. This Victorian pillar box has stood on this spot in Stamford Hill for over 130 years and it stands as proud as ever.

If you've ever wondered how old the Postbox is on your street then you can date them (roughly) from the royal cyphers. Read our cypher spotting guide below for more tips!

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Putting the 'post' in The Postal Museum.Postal workers are at the heart of our museum's collections and stories and we o...
29/07/2026

Putting the 'post' in The Postal Museum.

Postal workers are at the heart of our museum's collections and stories and we offer a range of experiences and opportunities for employees both past and present.

From £2 tickets to existing employees to Open Days where former employees plus friends and family members can visit alongside for the same discounted price.

And if you want to see more behind the scenes, then why not book onto a Tunnel Walk or Museum Store Tour with fellow postal workers at a reduced cost?

To find out more head to our dedicated Postal Workers page via the link below.

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We're celebrating Beatrix Potter's birthday today.Her beloved characters have more than made their mark on the philateli...
28/07/2026

We're celebrating Beatrix Potter's birthday today.

Her beloved characters have more than made their mark on the philatelic world as you can see, appearing on five issues between 1979 and 2016.

Beatrix was also an avid letter writer and despite maintaining a very private life throughout her career, her writings to family and friends show a unique window into her world. In 1992 a collection of more than 400 of these letters were even published as a book by Judy Taylor. And those of you with a keen memory will even remember letter writing being a central theme to the opening sequence of The World of Beatrix Potter release the same year.

27/07/2026

This week marks the anniversary of the postcode and we have a bizarre pink elephant to thank.

First trialled in Norwich on 28 July 1959, postcodes may seem like just another part of normal life, even if we don't use them as regularly as we once did. But there was a time where this new fangled concept needed a PR campaign behind it to help it catch on. Enter Poco the postcode elephant. The rest, as they say, is history.

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15-20 Phoenix Place
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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+44 (0)300 0300 700

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