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Government facility offering guided tours that showcase the intricate process of printing U.S. paper currency through elevated walkways and educational exhibits.
General Information
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Extended Spring and Summer Hours (Mar 24–Aug 29): 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed weekends, federal holidays, and Dec 24 – Jan 1
Extended Spring and Summer Hours (Mar 24–Aug 29): 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed weekends, federal holidays, and Dec 24 – Jan 1
Fees:
Admission is free
Tickets required during peak season (March–November)
Tickets required during peak season (March–November)
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed
Seasons:
Spring and Summer recommended for extended hours and availability
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
Head south on 14th Street SW from the National Mall and enter through the Tour and Visitor Center entrance at 14th and C Streets SW.
Overview
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, established in 1862 with six employees, prints all U.S. paper currency (at Washington and Fort Worth). Free tours begin with a film and follow an enclosed walkway above the production floor, where billions of dollars are printed each year, and a Visitor Center shows historical notes, printing plates, and interactive exhibits. It is near the National Mall.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
