Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History — Attraction in Weston

I recently revisited my stamp collection that I remember spending time with my father sorting through myriads of stamps to occasionally find that elusive stamp that could be added to the album. It brought back good memories of time I spent with my late father back in the 1960-70s.

While researching stamp websites, I noticed the Spellman Stamp Museum and I decided to pay a visit.

On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, I arrived at the Museum early afternoon. On arrival, I called as I was uncertain how to access the museum in my wheelchair.

This started a great afternoon. I felt like one of the royalty that was on some of my stamps. I was directed to tan accessible entrance, greeted at the door, and escorted to the exhibit area. After signing in, a gentleman (Joseph Mullin) introduced himself to me. I told him I was interested in learning more about stamp collecting and of my collections. He was the perfect fit for me. He actually offered to sit with me, look over my albums, and shared a wealth of information with me. He spent a considerable amount of time with me, and I am really appreciate the time and knowledge he shared with me on that afternoon.

I was also introduced to the Librarian that was responsible for the extensive set of reference material. He talked about the reference material available to me.

It seemed that at one time or another that afternoon, I met every person associated with the museum that was there that day. Each and everyone were not only helpful but extremely cordial.

And for the actual museum - the displays were extremely interesting and well arranged. I’m looking forward to the next time I go back.

Thank you for a “fantastic”...

I had some stamps from my grandfather. I called the museum and was able to get some guidance as to what to do on the phone. Truly kind and knowledgeable staff. I had been to one other appraiser who said he'd review the stamps. I drove an hour and a half to see him, and he didn't even bother to open the books completely, he just saw a few, then disregarded the whole collection. My day was wasted as I had to drive through Boston traffic to get to him.

If you're looking for a kind and honest review with lots of cool facts and details in the history of the stamps, this is the place to call or go to. I'm definitely planning a visit to the museum now, just to check it out after this great experience and meet the staff.

I'm happy to say, even though my collection maybe not be of much value, they are very gorgeous stamps, and will make a beautiful piece of art for my apartment that I'll always remember my grandfather by. I think I just might have caught the stamp...

Well…this was an utterly unexpected delight.

The parking is vast and the campus is quiet. Sadly there is no elevator, so I had to pull my walker up the stairs (hope the place becomes accessible soon).

I was enthralled with the stories of the Confederate postage history (never had I heard this, and it really cements the gravity of secation, that the Confederate states even had their own postal service!

I also really enjoyed the section on the history of LGBTQ rights, and am eager to see the day when the United States has a Stamp redeeming the Pink Triangle. Liberty and Justice for All.

Brian was incredibly insightful and we even found some special Olympics stamps, which I was eager to see as a thematic addition to the wall (disability in the us through stamps. There are enough stamps, including ones about mental illness and wheelchairs and such).

HIGHLY...