The Postal Museum, located in the Museum Centre Vapriikki in Tampere, focuses on the history of postal services and communication in Finland. Its exhibitions guide visitors from the early days of mail routes, post riders and sorting by hand to modern logistics, automation and digital services. Displays combine original objects, mail transport equipment, post office interiors, uniforms and interactive elements that make the story accessible for families and adults alike. Special attention is given to how everyday communication in Finland has evolved over the centuries.
The museum’s collections include all postage stamps ever issued in Finland, extensive holdings of envelopes and postal stationery, cancellation devices, postcards, photographs and archival material. The in-house library is Finland’s only public library specialising in postal history and philately, offering more than 30,000 volumes and resources for researchers and collectors. As part of Vapriikki, the Postal Museum can be visited with a single ticket that also covers several other museums under the same roof, making it easy to combine with other themes on a day out in Tampere.
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