Take a ticket for the Postal Museum in London with a ride on the Mail Rail.

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. The Postal Museum tells the story of postal communication and its impact on 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. There you'll admire the only sheets of Penny Black stamps in the world and posters from a design revolution in the 1930s. You'll also be able to join the many activities such as sorting mail on a rocking mini-train carriage.

Enjoy a visit to the museum and its fun interactive exhibitions. It also has an accredited family-friendly café. And to make the day complete, you'll experience an immersive ride on the Mail Rail, London’s secret Post Office underground railway.

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

Start your visit at the Mail Rail entrance. Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before the end of the Mail Rail timeslot shown on your ticket. Latecomers may not be admitted
You must use your ticket for the Postal Museum on the same day of the Mail Rail ride
Please note that your ticket provides a time slot for the Mail Rail departure, not a specific departure time
Bring your ticket with you (on mobile or printed). Failure to present a valid ticket will result in not being admitted
If you have purchased the downloadable Audio Guide show your ticket at the ticket desk when you visit to collect your Audio Guide access code. Please note you require your own device to use the audio guide, and headphones are advisable. Download the CloudGuide app on App Store or Play Store
The audio guide is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.

Entrance to the Postal Museum
Entrance to the temporary exhibition
Mail Rail ride

Audio guide device and headphones
Entrance to Sorted! Postal Play Space

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

15-20 Phoenix Place, WC1X 0DA, London

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