The Postal Museum (with Mail Rail)


🗺️ Central


🏙️ Islington


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Entry
Paid entry. As of August 2025, £18.50 for adults; £11 for children
Opening days

What it is

Museum tags: Interactive and immersive; History; Social history; Post; Royal Mail; Industry

A museum about the history of post in the UK, with interactive and immersive displays. Its highlight is the Mail Rail – a small train running underground, originally used to transport mail across the city, which you can ride as part of your visit and learn about its history.


Jamie Firby

About this guide

Curated by Jamie George, creator of What’s Down That Street.
Jamie has personally visited 65+ London museums so far and regularly updates this guide with practical, first-hand information.


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