The Postal Museum

Today was cold and snowy and cloudy. Last weekend, however, was gorgeous. Highs in the 60s and lots of sunshine. We took advantage of it by going into DC with the intention of seeing something new and having our first picnic of the year.

We parked in our usual spot and walked to Union Station. It was neat, but is undergoing some construction so a lot of scaffolding made it not-so-neat. Mark looked at his phone and told me the Postal Museum was right across the street. We popped over and I'm glad we did. It is SO cool!

Lily loves when the mailman comes. Our mail comes through a slot in our front door so we hear him and she usually runs to get the mail from the floor. It it funny when a pizza ad or other food coupon is in the mail and I hear her from the other room: "mmmmmm". 

I am fascinated by the mail system. How can I order something on amazon on Monday and it is at the front door Wednesday? If you have any interest in the way the system works and the history of the postal system, you NEED to go here. The exhibits are great for kids (and adults, lets be honest). Lily loved it!

A mail train. The slots are major US cities. 

"Columbus, Ohio"

A fun little game of tossing packages into bins. 

Height problems didn't stop her! 

Fun room: A letter for something to do with the mail system.

Our usual picnic spot: 

In front of the Capitol near Madison Avenue.

We love this city!