Bath Postal Museum and its collection

Bath Postal Museum
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Bath Postal Museum is a museum in Bath in England.

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Bath Postal Museum
27a Northgate Street
BA1 1AJ Bath

Visitor information Bath Postal Museum

Opening hours

Currently closed for the holidays, re-opening on Monday 23rd January.

Admission

0 – 5Free
6+£3.00
Adults£6.00
BANES Discovery card£3.00
Reduced£3.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children)£12.50
Students£3.00

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible
Museum shop

Location & Map

27a Northgate Street, Bath

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Exhibitions

No exhibitions in Bath Postal Museum have been found.

Bath Postal Museum Reviews

Bath Postal Museum has 2 ratings.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Bath Postal Museum offers an interesting look into the history of postal services in the UK. Located in the historic city of Bath, this small museum provides visitors with an overview of postal communication from ancient times to the present day. The exhibits include various artifacts such as old postboxes, stamps, and postal uniforms. Many visitors appreciate the museum's compact size, which allows for a quick yet informative visit. The staff are often described as friendly and knowledgeable, adding value to the experience. However, some visitors feel that the museum could benefit from more interactive displays and updated presentations. While the content is generally considered informative, a few reviewers mention that the exhibits can feel a bit dated. The museum's central location in Bath is a plus, making it easy to include in a day of sightseeing. Overall, the Bath Postal Museum offers a niche experience that may particularly appeal to stamp collectors and those interested in communication history, but it might not be a top priority for all tourists visiting Bath.

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  • Angela
    Angela • 25 Oct 2018

    The Bath Postal Museum is a small museum in the basement of the post office. They have quite many interesting exhibits, showcasing Bath's role in developing the postal system. The letters and archives they exhibit were very interesting. Recommended if you're in the neighbourhood.

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