Bureau of Engraving and Printing
U.S. Department of the Treasury
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Washington, DC Tours
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Main Building in Washington, D.C.

Located in the heart of the Nation's Capital, the BEP's Washington, DC Tour and Visitor Center is a great place to learn all about U.S. paper currency.  You can see millions of dollars being printed as you walk along the gallery overlooking the production floor!  The free 40-minute experience includes an introductory film and gallery tour of the production process.  The visitor center includes exhibits and currency products for sale.


The Tour and Visitor Center is closed on weekends, Federal holidays, and the week between Christmas and New Years Day. The Tour and Visitor Center is open on the day after Thanksgiving, which has historically been our busiest day of the year. Please plan accordingly if you expect to visit on that day.

Scheduled Tour Closure

December 12, 2012: The BEP Tour and Visitor Center will be closed to the General Public on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 due to a private event.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Non-Peak Season Hours

September - February

No tickets required

 

Space is given on a first-come, first-served basis with the line forming at the Visitor Entrance on 14th Street.

 

Tours run every 15 minutes from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. with advance reservations held for large groups between 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.  The Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (door closes at 3:00 p.m.)
Peak Season Hours
March - August

Free tickets required

 

During 2012, tours will run every 15 minutes from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from March 1st through March 23rd.  March 26th through August 24th, tours will run every 15 minutes from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with advanced reservations held for large groups between 11:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
 

The Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (door closes at 3:00 p.m.) in March, and 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (door closes at 7:00 p.m.), April through August.

Please bear in mind that during peak season (Cherry Blossom, Easter and Spring Break) lines form very early at the ticket booth.  Most days if you are not in line by 6:30-7:00 a.m. you will not get tickets for that day.  Tickets are same-day only.  Tickets are limited, please plan your trip accordingly.  One person can get up to four tickets.  The ticket booth opens for ticket distribution at 8:00 a.m.

 

Policies

Cameras are allowed in the facility, but their use in the tour gallery is prohibited.

Visitors must pass through a metal detector and belongings will be screened before entering the building.

 

Strollers are allowed in the facility, but may not be taken on the tour.

Anyone found in violation of BEP policies as written or explained by the tour guides, will be escorted off the premises by a police officer. Visitors must follow the direction of the BEP Police while on BEP property.

Groups
Tours for groups of 10 or more people run every 15 minutes from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. There is a 50-person maximum.  Group tours MUST be scheduled in advance with the tour office. Please call the Tour Scheduler at (202) 874-2330 or 1 (866) 874-2330. Group reservations are free and must be submitted by faxing the BEP's group reservation request form to (202) 874-6331. The forms are available in MS Word and PDF formats below:

 


Congressional Tours

The BEP grants special requests for tours made through the office of your local United States Senator or Representative. These tours take place Monday through Friday at 8:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. May through August, Congressional tours also run every 15 minutes from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Please contact your local United States Senator or Representative for more information. Click here to download the Congressional Tour Reservation Form.

 

For the most recent opening and closing information please call the tour office at (202) 874-2330 or toll-free at (866) 874-2330. Please be advised that all tour policies are subject to change.
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