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National Postal Museum

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National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
National Postal Museum
Phone:
+1 202-633-5555

Hours:
Sunday10am - 5:30pm
Monday10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday10am - 5:30pm
Thursday10am - 5:30pm
Friday10am - 5:30pm
Saturday10am - 5:30pm


The Smithsonian Institution , established on August 10, 1846 for the increase and diffusion of knowledge, is a group of museums and research centers administered by the Government of the United States. The institution is named after its founding donor, British scientist James Smithson. Originally organized as the United States National Museum, that name ceased to exist as an administrative entity in 1967.Termed the nation's attic for its eclectic holdings of 154 million items, the Institution's nineteen museums, nine research centers, and zoo include historical and architectural landmarks, mostly located in the District of Columbia. Additional facilities are located in Arizona, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York City, Pittsburgh, Texas, Virginia, and Panama. More than 200 institutions and museums in 45 states, Puerto Rico, and Panama are Smithsonian Affiliates.The Institution's thirty million annual visitors are admitted without charge. Its annual budget is around $1.2 billion with two-thirds coming from annual federal appropriations. Other funding comes from the Institution's endowment, private and corporate contributions, membership dues, and earned retail, concession, and licensing revenue. Institution publications include Smithsonian and Air & Space magazines.
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