Money Museum
Welcome to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Money Museum! See how the Bank processes millions of dollars in currency each day, lift a real gold bar, view the historic Harry S. Truman coin collection and enjoy interactive exhibits while learning about the U.S. economy.
The Money Museum is free and open!
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Last entry at 3:30 p.m.
Scheduled Closures
Weekends and External LinkBank holidays.
Location, Access, and Parking
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, 1 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64198
- External LinkGet Directions - Map
- Free parking is available on the west side of the building.
- Guests can take the streetcar to the WWI Museum & Memorial stop at 27th and Main.
What to Expect
The Money Museum is a free, walk-in and self-guided experience. Tickets are not required.
- Airport-style security screening
- Download our free app for tours and scavenger hunts. External Linkhttps://kansas.mm.yourcultureconnect.com/
Visit our Museum Policies page to learn more about general policies for visiting the Museum.
Accessible for All Guests
Check out our Money Museum Accessibility Guide
We strive to offer the best experience for all our guests. Find information above about parking, entrance, screening, and additional resources.
For questions about any of our accessibility services, please contact us.
Contact Us
Phone: 816-881-2683
Email: KCMoneyMuseum@kc.frb.org
What to Bring
Valid photo I.D.
Required for guests 18+ U.S. residents: State-issued ID or passport International guests: Valid passport
Camera
We love to see guests taking photos in our museum! But please...no photos of our security equipment, personnel or Cash operations.
NO WEAPONS
Weapons, including pocketknives and pepper spray, are not allowed in the museum. X-ray screening and metal detection are required.
Exhibits
A new exhibit at the Money Museum takes a look at the ever-changing currency designs and how they've changed over time.
Explore the history, culture, and landscapes of countries around the world through their currency.
Explore the history and legacy of the first Black owned and operated banks in America.
Learn about the history and legacy of the Harry S. Truman Coin Collection.
Learn about the one and only gold bar housed at the Kansas City Federal Reserve on display in the Money Museum.
Learn about how inflation has increased the price of goods over time in this interactive exhibit.
Learn about the anti-counterfeit design features in modern currency through this interactive exhibit.
Images of Liberty: Commemoration and the Art of Currency
Discover the artistry and history behind America’s currency in Images of Liberty: Commemoration and the Art of Currency. Inspired by the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this temporary exhibition explores how the imagery featured on currency has evolved to celebrate and commemorate the nation’s heritage. Learn about the process of currency production and design through a new collection of historic currency now on display.
This exhibition is now open to visitors. Visit the Money Museum anytime during our open hours to view.
New Education Resources
How Do Food Prices Help Measure Inflation?
The newest educational resources developed by the Kansas City Fed.
Interactive Resources
Financial Fables are entertaining stories that combine reading, economics and personal finance into life lessons that feature "money morals." Through quick, ...
Fifty Nifty Econ Cards help elementary and middle school students build their economic vocabulary. A Teacher Resource Guide provides activities and games to help...
Student Tours
NOTE: Guided tours will not be available during June and July.
Make a reservation for your guided or self-guided student tour today!
Due to capacity limitations, we ask that all student groups including kindergarten through high school public and private schools, homeschool groups, colleges, scouts, extracurricular education groups and summer camps make a reservation for a guided or self-guided tour of the Museum in advance of their visit.
All tours are free. There is no admission.
Find out which type of tour is right for your group.
Guided Student Tours
- The minimum number of participants is 12, and the maximum is 60. This includes chaperones.
- Guided tours are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between the hours of 9:30a.m. and 1:30p.m.
- Guided tours are approximately 45 minutes long but your visit can extend beyond that.
- You must book the guided tour no less than 15 business days prior to your tour.
Self-Guided Student Tour
- Self-guided tours are available Monday – Friday between the hours of 9:30a.m. and 1:30p.m.
- There is not a maximum or minimum number of participants for self-guided student tours.
- Self-guided reservations are for 1 hour but your visit can extend beyond that.
- You must make the reservation no less than 15 business days prior to your tour.
How are reservations made?
Please fill out the request form. Under accommodations, please specify if you are making a reservation for a guided or self-guided tour. Reservations will default to guided tours if the reservation qualifies. Note: form is optimized for desktop use. External LinkTour Registration Form
Questions?
Please contact the Money Museum by email at KCMoneyMuseum@kc.frb.org or by phone at (816) 881-2683.