If you’re trying to spruce up a plain, boring wall in your office, garage, or any other room, check out these free posters you can get in the mail.
Not paintings or other works of art, but impressive nonetheless.
For those who prefer to create their own posters, skip to the end of this post where I’ll show you how to get print-ready posters edited to fit your style and then print them from the comfort of your own home.
15 free posters to claim
During my research, I discovered that many of the free posters you can order sent home are educational.
From teacher resources to planting guides, check out the free, ready-to-hang posters you can also order:
1. contact lenses are like underwear
This 11 x 17 poster was created as part of a CDC program to promote healthy contact lens wear and care recommendations for teens.
perfect for a school setting or as a poster for a teenager’s room. there are other free posters similar to this contact lens inspired poster.
2. Free wwf fundraiser pack
The World Wildlife Fund, formerly known as the World Wildlife Fund, is giving away a gift pack that includes a fundraising ideas booklet, posters, collection boxes, stickers and other promotional materials.
You have to complete the form and indicate how you plan to raise money for the organization. pre-covid19, this pack arrived about 5 weeks after filling out the form.
3. discover the world posters
This is for teachers only. there is no going back, as the address you are supposed to provide on the form must be a valid school address, a valid email address, and a valid school name.
Choose from several amazing geography and science themes. if you are from usa In the US, these free posters may take longer to arrive as they originate from the UK.
4. smithsonian institute jazz month poster
smithsonian jazz celebrates the men and women who shaped jazz history each year with a commemorative poster.
if you can request one for the current year, the poster could be sent directly to your address.
however, the above posters are only available digitally. although you can download and print them yourself.
5. free usda posters
The US Department of Agriculture has a ton of free posters available. Topics range from soilless planting to pollination guidance and water conservation.
Simply click “add to cart” on the posters you wish to have shipped to you. beware of the restriction: usda indicates how many posters you can get for each design.
6. sleepeducation.org poster
The program was created by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as part of the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project.
This “healthy sleep duration” poster is good for both children and adults, especially those who suffer from sleep deprivation.
Only US addresses can receive the free 16″ x 22″ poster. You can request your free poster by sending an email to info@aasm.org with the subject line “free healthy sleep duration poster.” Be sure to include your name, school/office, mailing address, and the number of posters needed (limit 10 per contact).
7. national poetry month
Visit poets.org each year between February and March so you can be the first to try out the organization’s annual poster design.
If you do not meet the limit, a downloadable pdf version of the poster will be available instead. just print it yourself.
8. tnt fireworks
become a member of the tnt club and you’ll get exclusive gifts from this famous American brand of fireworks.
a kit includes a free tnt fireworks poster, stickers, magnets, temporary tattoos and more. you don’t even need to buy anything to join, but you must be at least 13 years old or older.
9. dr gazebo speaks trees
Created by the University of Illinois Extension, the “arbor talks trees” poster is for teachers only.
Please note that the form requires you to provide a school name, so these are only available to educators.
10. everyone is welcome here
Made by weareteachers.com originally for teachers, even if the message may be relatable to everyone.
available in 5 x 11 and also 11 x 17, teachers must complete the form by clicking the ‘get my poster’ button.
11. tony hawk “be tobacco free!”
In 2002, professional skateboarder Tony Hawk worked with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to produce this free poster.
Featuring a hawk on a skateboard, the poster teaches children about the dangers of tobacco use. add this 16″x20″ poster to your cart and checkout.
12. peta posters for teachers and schools
You can request one or all of the posters made by peta in hopes of teaching kindness to students.
11 × 17-inch posters are grouped by age-appropriate sets, from elementary through high school.
If you can’t wait for the hard copy, you can also download them digitally and print them yourself.
13. educational posters about lysol germs
Designed for students and teachers returning to in-person education, Lysol created a set of 4 educational posters that teach about germs and how they spread.
You can request up to five for each household. are available while supplies last.
if you can’t request a hard copy, lysol has made the poster designs free for anyone to download and print.
14. champlain university inspirational posters
If you’re looking for inspiring posters with modern designs, the posters created by champlain students, staff and alumni look fantastic.
Printed copies of the 8×10 posters are intended for high school students and are limited to one per person. simply complete the application form and answer the questions required by champlain college.
If you run out of printed posters, you can download a copy for free and print it yourself.
15. calisphere
If you love all things California, from history to popular destinations around the state, Calisphere is giving away free posters for students, teachers, and librarians.
Calisphere mails these 14.75″ x 24″ posters free of charge! simply send an email with your name, occupation, mailing address, and preferred design to oacops@cdlib.org.
shipping takes up to 6 weeks, so please be patient.
Looking for free movie posters?
The Rescue Center’s collection of movie posters consists of approximately 10,000 posters and spans the entire history of cinema from the silent era to the present day.
While the digital collection’s search function isn’t very user-friendly, moviegoers will definitely love the huge selection you can get for free.
* please note that these free movie posters are not mailed. you have to print them by yourself. Fortunately, there is a size guide available for each poster.
how to make your own free posters from scratch
If you didn’t like any of the free posters above, the good news is that you can create your own posters from home. yes, as long as you have a printer, of course.
Here’s what you’ll need:
poster design
You don’t really need to create a poster from scratch. NASA has a couple of awesome galaxy posters ready to print.
also has an unlimited selection of free stock image site layouts. here are some of my favorite free poster designs: feed my soul, little gold pixel, and burlap + blue.
Please note that if you are going to use other people’s work, be sure to ask permission. most artists who freely give graphics usually include a notepad that discusses copyright and scope of permission.
if you are going to use typeface/font, you can try various fonts and download the ones you like from sites like dafont.com or fontsquirrel.
poster maker
Depending on your personal graphic design skills, you can either use a program like Adobe Photoshop and do it entirely from scratch, or choose a drag and drop poster maker website (or app) to help you create your design.
web-based poster makers you can check out: canva or postermywall.
App-based poster makers like flyer designer or poster maker allow you to quickly create posters.
printer and paper
If you’re printing your own poster from home, equipment is probably the most complicated of all. while the standard printer can easily print documents, it is not the same for printing banners with lots of colors and graphics.
You should also consider the paper you are going to use. something too thin can blur the design, while something too thick can jam the printer. 80gsm fluorescent papers produce dazzling colours, but are known to not last long. If you want a more durable poster, choose PVC poster paper that is at least 170gsm.
Of course, if your goal is to print a poster that will withstand heat, cold, or outdoor weather, you’ll need to print the poster on plastic (and spend more money, too).
the end result
For more printable gifts, check out this guide on how to get free stickers and magazines in the mail.