See and hear the people who worked on it, experience their lives below ground and glimpse hidden parts of the railway that once kept the mail coursing through London for 22 hours every day. Discover interactive exhibits that bring to life more than 100 years of postal engineering.
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An unmissable day out for everyone. Journey through time, ride Mail Rail, and explore interactive exhibitions.
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The Postal Museum. Ticket includes unlimited access to The Postal Museum for one year from the date of your visit and one ride on Mail Rail, valid on your first visit to the Museum. Sorted! The Postal Play Space requires a separate ticket. Booking in advance saves you up to £1 per ticket.
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Exhibitions. Explore the surprising history of one of the greatest of British inventions, the post – the beginnings of the earliest social network. From cryptic Victorian Valentine cards to a lion encountered on Salisbury Plain. And the odd pistol, too.
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Tunnel Walks. Explore the 100-year-old Mail Rail tunnels on foot and discover one of London’s best-kept secrets. Event. 24 November 2024. 10:00.
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Meet the museum’s Executive Team and Trustees. The Postal Museum employees around 80 members of staff, across a variety of specialisms, and is supported by passionate volunteers. There are six departments at the museum, led by an executive team of seven, headed up by Laura Wright, CEO. Find out more about working for The Postal Museum.
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The Postal Museum is an award-winning, Accredited and independent museum in London. On a visit, you can experience everything from family-friendly, hands-on exhibitions to modern research facilities.
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What to expect. Ride through the hidden tunnels of Mail Rail and discover a unique piece of industrial heritage, explore inspiring exhibitions packed with incredible objects, exciting stories and fun-filled interactive displays. Book Tickets.
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The Postal Museum aims to facilitate a welcoming, engaging and accessible experience for all visitors. To find out more about accessibility at the museum please visit the Accessibility page.
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Winner of Best Museum Guidebook 2018 - Learn about the extraordinary story of the postal service from the reign of Henry VIII to the present day.- Find out more about the objects in our exhibition Discover:- Why Mail Coach guards had to carry a gun- The evolution of pillar box design- How postcodes were invented- Why (
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