Tour a national historic landmark, test your skill at identifying counterfeit currency or try to lift a 28-pound gold bar. These are a few of the experiences offered at Federal Reserve Banks. Discover exhibits, tours and museums that teach visitors about the Federal Reserve System, the nation’s financial history and its economy.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
The Museum and Learning Center at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is currently open to school groups and student programs by reservation only. Learn more about the economic education (Off-site) opportunities available at the New York Fed and submit a request (Off-site) for a student group visit.
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
At the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, visit the free, permanent Money in Motion (Off-site) exhibit that features interactive, technology-driven experiences that will expand your knowledge of central banking in the United States. See money from the original 13 colonies and a rare $100,000 bill, test your skill at detecting counterfeit currency, and more.
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Experience interactive exhibits on the history of money, cybersecurity, cash operations and more at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Education and Learning Center (Off-site). Or, request a guided tour of the building (Off-site), a national historic landmark, to admire its architecture and learn about the operations of the Federal Reserve System.
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
See historical artifacts, examples of rare coins and currency, and part of the Bank’s automated vault and cash processing areas at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Monetary Museum (Off-site). Tours and other opportunities (Off-site) also are available at several branches of the Atlanta Fed. The Atlanta Fed also offers a virtual exhibit, “The Story of Money” (Off-site), which traces the evolution of money from the barter system to the founding of the Federal Reserve System in 1913.
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Located in downtown Chicago, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Money Museum (Off-site) contains permanent exhibits focused on economics, money and the role the Federal Reserve plays in the U.S. economy. Through spring 2025, Money Museum visitors can see a special exhibit, “Triple Play: Negro Leagues Baseball Commemorative Coins” (Off-site), that features a set of commemorative coins issued by the U.S. Mint. Additionally, tours are available at the Detroit Branch Visitor’s Center (Off-site).
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Immerse yourself in interactive exhibits, games and videos covering topics like global trade markets, currency security and more at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Economy Museum (Off-site).
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis offers free 75-minute guided walking tours (Off-site), where visitors will learn about how the Minneapolis Fed works, how U.S. currency is distributed to local banks and how the Fed influences interest rates. During the tour, discover the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury’s vision for a strong central bank in the special exhibit, “Alexander Hamilton and America’s First Central Bank.”
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
At the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Money Museum (Off-site), lift a real gold bar, view historic currency and find out how the Kansas City Fed processes millions of dollars every day.
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas offers self-guided tours of its “Economy in Action” exhibit (Off-site), which teaches visitors about the Federal Reserve and includes displays of historical currency. On view for a limited time, the special exhibit “Notable Women” highlights women of importance to the Texan community and its currency. Additional tours and experiences may be available at other branches of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas upon request.
Plan Your Visit
There are many opportunities to engage with Federal Reserve Banks in person. To find a bank near you, visit Federal Reserve Board - Federal Reserve Banks (Off-site). This list of exhibits is up to date as of August 2024. Be sure to double check visiting hours and exhibit information online before visiting any Fed locations. Note that some tours and experiences may need to be booked in advance.
