Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Buildings & Monuments
Downtown
Technology, History
Notes: Visitors in wheel chairs and their party (limit 10), may report to the 14th street entrance even during the peak season.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Show Me the Money!
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14th St SW and C St SW Washington DC, D.C. 20228 |
+1 202 874 3019 |
Description
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is responsible for printing paper currency, passports, immigration documents, and Homeland Security documents. It's a fascinating place to visit, so try to get your tickets early in the morning, as the lines form fast and the tickets go even faster. The tour tells you all the ins and outs of money making--how they make it counterfeit proof, how they salvage mutilated money, and other interesting facts that will keep you and the children engaged.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 9am-2pm, Mon-Fri, (Sep-Apr); 9am-2pm, 5pm-7pm, Mon-Fri, (May-Aug)Visit Time: 1hr-1.5hr
Average Wait Time: 15-30min
Notes: In late fall and winter, there's usually no wait time; in spring and summer, you'll usually have to obtain a ticket to take a tour, and you'll have to wait in line for as much as 30 minutes to an hour to get one.
Price: Free
Exposure
Indoor with climate control.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
Smithsonian
Best Modes of Transportation:
Subway
Parking Availability: No
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