Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, Postal history museum in Weston, Massachusetts.
The Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History is a postal museum located on the campus of Regis College, displaying two million stamps and postal artifacts across multiple gallery spaces. The collection documents the history of mail service and communication through objects of various origins and time periods.
The museum was founded in 1961 by Cardinal Francis Spellman and inherited collections from the National Philatelic Museum in Philadelphia before opening to visitors in 1963. This early specialization in postal history established it as an important research center for collectors and historians.
The exhibits feature stamps from various historical figures and everyday life, showing how postal items served as tiny windows into what society cared about at different moments. Through these small objects, visitors can trace shifts in how people communicated and what they valued.
The museum is located on the Regis College campus and opens Thursday through Sunday throughout most of the year, with adjusted hours during summer months. Plan your visit in advance by checking the current schedule, as hours shift with the seasons.
The museum's research library holds rare philatelic materials, including stamp collections from notable figures such as musician Jascha Heifetz and General Matthew Ridgway. These personal collections offer glimpses into the private interests of individuals who shaped history.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 1960
Website: http://spellman.org/core/about
GPS coordinates: 0.00000,0.00000
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:03
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