Step into a time before emails, texts, and instant messaging, when the mailman was the only way to deliver news. At the Postal Museum, uncover the fascinating origins of the postal system and its role in shaping communication as we know it today. Explore incredible stories from the history of mail—such as five-wheeled cycles, rockets, and even an escaped lioness. See the world’s only sheet of Penny Black stamps, the first postage stamps, and admire letters recovered from a shipwreck that defied the odds of history. Engage with interactive exhibits designed for all ages—send secret messages through pneumatic tubes, climb aboard a restored mail coach that once traveled across the country, and dive into the century-old Mail Rail, an underground network of tunnels now open to the public. Experience the thrill of a 15-minute train ride through a piece of postal history. Prepare to be amazed as you explore the stories and hidden gems of the postal world. The Postal Museum is more than just a look back in time;it’s an unforgettable adventure into the surprising, quirky, and essential world of communication.
Step into a time before emails, texts, and instant messaging, when the mailman was the only way to deliver news. At the Postal Museum, uncover the fascinating origins of the postal system and its role in shaping communication as we know it today.
Explore incredible stories from the history of mail—such as five-wheeled cycles, rockets, and even an escaped lioness. See the world’s only sheet of Penny Black stamps, the first postage stamps, and admire letters recovered from a shipwreck that defied the odds of history.
Engage with interactive exhibits designed for all ages—send secret messages through pneumatic tubes, climb aboard a restored mail coach that once traveled across the country, and dive into the century-old Mail Rail, an underground network of tunnels now open to the public. Experience the thrill of a 15-minute train ride through a piece of postal history.
Prepare to be amazed as you explore the stories and hidden gems of the postal world. The Postal Museum is more than just a look back in time;it’s an unforgettable adventure into the surprising, quirky, and essential world of communication.
