American Philatelic Society

Located inside an erstwhile Match Factory, the American Philatelic Society is one of the world's largest institutes responsible for the study and collection of stamps. A free museum and library, this place has quite the repute among stamp collectors such that its membership list once included the name of president Franklin D. Roosevelt. A strong organization with more than 50,000 members, the American Philatelic Society delineates how stamp collection is a hobby that has turned into passion for several enthusiasts.