CREATIVE KIDS TOP Children's Museum The Postal Museum

Children's Museum

2025.09.12
The Postal Museum

The Postal Museum in London.

Whenever I travel abroad, I can’t help but stop by a children’s museum, and this one is no exception—it’s packed with hands-on exhibits where kids can have fun while learning.

The exhibition is designed to offer a multidimensional experience of the history of cities, society, and technology through the everyday medium of mail. It goes beyond simply displaying letters and stamps to provide a detailed look at the sorting system, on-site innovations, and the role that the postal service has played as part of urban infrastructure.

One of the most impressive features is the Mail Rail, which is located inside the building.

Riding on a subway line that was once used exclusively for mail delivery and experiencing a journey beneath central London is something you can only do at this museum. The appeal lies in being able to physically experience and understand the systems that have long supported the city behind the scenes.

The exhibits were beautifully designed, and it was a highly recommended museum that successfully balanced learning and fun!


　

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    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”