u.s. postal museum

Slowrocket

I didn't think I would like it, but the collection is very large and unique, much more than I expected from a free museum tour. A must see if you are visiting Marshall Michigan.

KayM506

I was dreading this tour. My husband loves to collect stamps, but that isn't that interesting to me either. We started the tour in an outside building behind the post office, and there were some vehicles in it that used to be used to deliver mail and one of which Mike, the tour guide and collector of all of this stuff, rode in during a parade in D.C. The tour was supposed to take an hour, but we were there much longer, probably because it was just the two of us and we stayed interested. There are several rooms of stamps, old post boxes, photos, post office fronts, machines, postal figurines and collectables and much more. He has done an amazing job with this museum just from his passion for his profession. He used to be the post master for the area, and now his daughter is. Don't miss this tour if you are in Marshall.

davidsD1628ZT

My wife and I enjoyed a personalized tour by Mike Schragg's direction. Former Postmaster, he impressed us with passion for his occupation and service. Now expressed through the museum, his passion for the restoration and preservation of the artifacts and exhibits are truly noteworthy. I highly recommend this for anyones itinerary when visiting the area.

FFrankli44

This museum was created by Mike Schragg, who was the Marshall postmaster for many years.He collected many postal service artifacts and built the museum adjacent to the Marshall post office, which is named for Schragg.The collection is the largest of such items in the nation--next to the Smithsonian.Contact the post office for hours. It's not always open.

Trinity4Eva

We didn't know that the museum was open by appointment only but that didn't seem to be a problem at all.The postmaster herself gave us the tour and she seemed very knowledgable.What really surprised us was how big this museum really was. It occupies the entire basement of the post office and is packed with old artifacts, interesting machines, clothing, stamps, furniture and lots more.I would highly recommend it to anyone who's somewhat interested in history. Our tour took 1 hour and was very informative.And best of all - it's free of charge. WIN

tiggerthehun

I learned of this postal museum on Tripadvisor. It had great reviews and sounded interesting. On our trip we stopped in Marshall, Michigan to see the museum. I went to the front desk in the Post Office. I was told I needed to call Mike for an appointment and they provided me with his phone number. We agreed to meet the next morning at 10:00 AM. Mike was happy to give us the tour even though we were only 2 people. There is room after room of postal history in the building. There are several postal members in my wife's family and we exchanged stories but I had most of the questions. Mike has the largest private collection in the U.S. He is extremely knowledgeable. We spent almost 2 hours with him but it only seemed like a few minutes. Highly recommended. There is a donation dish if you wish to do so.

909WilliamS

This was a really nice suprise. We weren't sure what to expect at a postal museum but my wife's father had been a mailman so we decided to go see the place. Their were only 6 of us and the individual who started the museum and who was an ex-postal employee gave us a personal guided tour. We got lots of stories and appreciated the time and effort it took to develop the museum. If you like history you will like this museum. Lot's of neat stuff and it will bring back memories if you're older that 50.

Glory-June

Okay, I DO history, so I'm predisposed to like this--but I really appreciate it when it's done right. The building itself, in downtown Marshall, MIchigan, a National Historic Landmark, is an architectural gem. But the museum is filled with all manner of artifacts that are very well interpreted.

neyres

We went to Marshall because we had been given a brochure in a Tourist Office. Having been an engineer in the British Post Office, I really wanted to see the Museum However,the brochure did not make clear that visitors have to book in advance.Thankfully, the postmaster came out and organised a personal visit for us. We learned about the RFD, how deliveries were done in the old and cold days, and how PO's were organised by shopkeepers and business men in the early 20th Century.It was also interesting to see the old vehicles and equipment and stamp collection. Full marks to the curator for the good layout and displays and particular thanks to Mrs Postmaster for the enjoyable tour!If you have ever wondered how your mail travelled, make an appointment to visit this museum!

KarenS595

This is very neat place for our kids for history of the postal service.

MalcolmCleveland

Usually open by appointment. Quite small in size - can see everything in as little as 15 minutes. Best when combined with city's Annual Historical Home Tour in September.