United States Mint
Tour Information
151 North Independence Mall East
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106-1886
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| Scheduling of Tours |
Tours of students and youth groups (grades kindergarten through 12), and
organized military and veteran groups may be arranged through the Office
of Exhibits and Public Services at the Philadelphia Mint at
(215) 408-0112, by appointment only. Two weeks advance
notice is required for scheduling and security purposes.
Tours for groups of six or fewer citizens at a time may be arranged through Congressional sponsorship. Contact information can be found for your Senator at http://www.senate.gov/senators/senator_by_state.cfm or for your Representative at http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW_by_State.htm. Please note that two weeks advance notice is required for scheduling and security purposes.
Congressional staff may click here for information on arranging tours for their constituents or contact the United States Mint Legislative Affairs Office at (202) 354-6700 for further information
Download instructions and tour application forms for school groups, and groups of six or fewer persons at a time interested in tours of Mint facilities.
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Mint Gift Shop
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Opened on a limited basis. U. S. Mint Coin Sets, commemorative coins, numismatic
collectables, books, games and U. S. Mint souvenirs are available. Please call
the store directly at 215-408-0230 for sales information.
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Safety and Security
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Photography, smoking, eating and drinking are not allowed in the building.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, the following: handbags, book
bags, backpacks, purses, food and beverages of any kind, tobacco products, personal
grooming items (make up, hair brush or comb, lip or hand lotions, etc.), umbrellas,
strollers, any pointed objects (pens, knitting needles, etc.), aerosol containers,
cameras, video recorders any type of recording device, guns, ammunition, fireworks,
electric stun guns, mace, martial arts weapons/devices, or knives of any size.
No packages of any type will be allowed; this includes large or small shopping bags,
or recent purchases. All necessary medications will be identified and will remain
in the custody of an adult chaperone for the entire tour.
All visitors are required to enter through a metal detector.
The Mint is wheelchair accessible.
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Parking and Restaurants
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The Mint does not provide parking.
There are no restaurants on the premises.
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24 Hour Information
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(215) 408-0114
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Directions
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Visitors' entrance is on 5th Street, on the front of the building.
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