Postage

stamps

United States Postal Service - July 9, 2025

PEOPLE, PLACES, POSTAGE

Postage stamps are miniature works of art designed to reflect the American experience. Stamps highlight heroes, history, milestones, achievements and natural wonders. There’s a story behind every stamp.

Learn more.

The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum in Washington, DC, includes the world’s largest gallery dedicated to philately. For more information, go to postalmuseum.si.edu.

In 2024, USPS launched stampsforever.com, a website focusing on the stories behind the stamps.