The Postal Museum

Discover the captivating history behind Britain’s iconic postal service at the Postal Museum; from its Royal origins over 500 years ago right up to the present day.

Visit The Postal Museum with Go City®

• Your pass gives you access to the Postal Museum London, where you can explore 500 years of communications history through interactive exhibits. 
• Ride the 100-year-old Mail Rail that transported millions of letters 70 ft below the streets of London. 
• Your London pass also includes dozens of other top attractions, tours and experiences, all for one money-saving price.

This award-winning museum charts the story of Britain’s postal service through a range of fascinating exhibits that help you learn about its origins and evolution over time.

Get up close and personal to the sheets of the world’s first postage stamp or try your hand at sorting through mail on a train carriage. You’ll also get the chance to see a historic mail coach that delivered mail around the country in the 1800s while learning about the history of Britain’s Mail Rail and riding through its old tunnels on an authentic Mail Rail train. With over 60,000 unique objects in the museum and numerous interactive activities to keep you busy, you’ll learn everything there is to know about postal communication while having lots of fun in the process.

Getting in

Check the Postal Museum's website or call ahead for availability before visiting. Present your pass at the Mail Rail Welcome space.

Please note that the last train departs at 3.30PM.

Top tip: we highly recommend visiting the museum on weekday mornings to make the most of your experience. A downloadable audio guide is available for an additional fee on arrival. Available in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. Your own smart device and headphones are required.

For more information, please visit the The Postal Museum website.