The Postal Museum entrance tickets

Overview

There’s nothing ordinary about the story of the post! From five-wheeled cycles and the first-ever stamps to a hidden underground train ride. Explore this surprising and entertaining experience for all ages. Your ticket includes both an entrance ticket to the museum and a fun ride on the Mail Rail.The Postal Museum tells the story of postal communication and its impact on a global society. At the museum, five centuries of extraordinary communications history are brought to life, as seen through the eyes of the iconic postal service. You can admire the only sheets of Penny Black stamps in the world and posters from a design revolution in the 1930s. Join the many activities such as sorting mail on a rocking mini-train carriage. You will enjoy your visit to the museum and its family-friendly interactive exhibitions. To make the day complete you will experience an immersive ride on Mail Rail, London’s secret Post Office underground railway.

What's included

Entrance to temporary exhibition Wish You Were Here

What's Not included

Audio guide device and headphones

Where

London, Great Britain

Meeting point:

The nearest tube stations to the museum are Farringdon, Russell Square, King’s Cross and Chancery Lane. Bus routes 17, 19, 38, 45, 46, 55, 63, 341 stop near The Postal Museum

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What To Expect

Take an underground train ride on the unique Mail Rail
See the world's only sheets of Penny Black stamps
Sort the mail on a rocking mini train carriage
See a Victorian miniature rail car used by people and post!
Discover iconic posters from a 1930s design revolution

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