The Postal Museum

Category: Lieu Culturel > Musées

Installé au cœur du quartier de Montparnasse, le musée de la Poste nous surprend avec ses collections riches et anciennes, autour de l'univers postal. On y trouve des collections historiques (37 000 pièces), philatéliques (400 000 pièces) et artistiques (6000 pièces d’art moderne et contemporain) qui nous racontent l'histoire des services postaux français, mais aussi celle de la France. On y découvre régulièrement des expositions thématiques, des visites spéciales et des ateliers pour toute la famille.

Practical information

Place
34 Boulevard de Vaugirard
75015 Paris 15
+33142792424

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Accessibility info

Access
Metro lines 4, 6, 12 and 13 "Gare Montparnasse" station

Website
https://www.museedelaposte.fr/

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Current and upcoming events

The Postal Museum, a dive into the heart of the history of French post boxes in Paris

The Postal Museum, located in the Montparnasse district, is one of those museums where you could easily lose track of time, exploring how mail was delivered a hundred years ago, what the stamps looked like, and the life of a postman. A unique, offbeat visit to learn everything about France’s postal service, one of a kind in Paris!

Sous toutes les coutures : une exposition sur le vêtement de travail au Musée Postal - fotor 1775670557977

From every angle: the Postal Museum delves into workwear in a stunning exhibition

The Postal Museum (formerly the Post Museum) delves into the world of workwear in the postal service... But that’s not all. Discover the exhibition Sous toutes les coutures, on show from April 8 to September 22, 2026.

Toutes Marianne(s) : l'icône française se réinvente dans une exposition au Musée Postal

Catwalk show, thrift shopping, runway lessons: a fashion-themed evening at the Museum of La Poste for the 2026 Night of Museums

On the occasion of the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Museum of La Poste invites you to explore its collections on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Check out the program for this special evening event! Follow the guide.

From steel to paper, a look at engraved stamps: the exhibition at the Postal Museum

The Postal Museum is presenting an exhibition of photos on the engraved stamp, which can be seen from November 7, 2025, to October 12, 2026.

Past events

JEMA 2026: Explore Unusual Craftsmanship in Stamp-Making at the Postal Museum

The Postal Museum will be taking part in the 2026 edition of the European Crafts Days, offering visitors the chance to join quirky and free workshops from April 10 to 12, 2026.

Fete du Timbre au Musée de la Poste et en Ile-de-France

Stamp Celebration 2026: Street Art and Interactive Events Take Center Stage at the Postal Museum and Across Essonne

From March 6 to 8, 2026, the Stamp Festival will take over Paris and Ris-Orangis for a special edition dedicated to street art, featuring an exclusive piece by artist Hopare. With autograph sessions, children’s workshops at the Postal Museum, and pop-up post offices, this event invites both enthusiasts and collectors to see the postage stamp in a new light—as a prominent canvas for contemporary art.

Carnets de timbres dans l'air du temps, l'exposition originale du musée de la Poste - nos photos - IMG20240130184458