When is Smithsonian National Postal Museum open?
Every day, 10 AM–5:30 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
- 4.73.6k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 5:30 pm
Smithsonian museum of postal history next to Union Station, with interactive exhibits, a stamp collection and free postcards.
Quick answers
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When is the best time to visit Smithsonian National Postal Museum?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Smithsonian National Postal Museum indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Smithsonian National Postal Museum good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Smithsonian National Postal Museum cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Smithsonian National Postal Museum?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Smithsonian National Postal Museum?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Smithsonian National Postal Museum?
2 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002.
Is Smithsonian National Postal Museum wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 10:30 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 5:30 pm
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
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- Feels
- 68°
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- Wind
- 8mph
- 11am
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5:30 pm- monday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Smithsonian National Postal Museum
- 2 CAVA · 2 min
- 3 The Dubliner Restaurant · 3 min
- 4 Corner Bakery Cafe · 4 min
- 5 Ebenezers Coffeehouse · 7 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 3.6k reviews
Known for
- Stamp collection
- Interactive exhibits
- Free postcards
- Scavenger hunt
What people say
- People like:
- Stamps, interactive exhibits, free postcards, kid-friendly activities
Around NoMa
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
CAVAMediterranean · 2 min walk
The Dubliner RestaurantPub · 3 min walk
Good nowCorner Bakery CafeCafé · 4 min walk
Good nowEbenezers CoffeehouseCafé · 7 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses from 12 pm.
SunglassesFrom 12 pm
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.