Visitor Information

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GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION

The free, 45-minute guided tours are available Monday through Friday. Tour features include displays and exhibits showing the history of U.S. paper currency, the production process and its technology, an informative 15-minute film of the production process, a quarter-mile long elevated walkway tour overlooking the currency production floor, the Moneyfactory Gift Shop, and three live demonstration exhibits; a turn-of-the century spider press, a mutilated currency redemption desk, and an engraver’s bench.

HOURS OF OPERATION
Walkup visitors are welcome on a first come, first served basis. Visitors unable to make a tour time, may view the film, enjoy the exhibits and displays, or visit our retail sales area. Visitors are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes ahead of time to clear security. The Bureau of Engraving & Printing is closed on weekends, Federal Holidays, and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Tour hours are subject to change without notice.

The Tour and Visitor center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with group and general public tours being conducted every 30 minutes from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visitors on the 2:00 p.m. tour, our last tour, should be checked in at the visitor center by 2:00 p.m to be on that tour, numbers permitting.

In the months of June and July only, the Tour and Visitor Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with group and general public tours being conducted every 30 minutes from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visitors on our 4:00 p.m. tour, our last tour, should be checked in at the visitor center by 4:00 p.m. to be on that tour, numbers permitting.

GROUP TOURS
Groups of 10 or more must schedule in advance by calling 817-231-4000 local or toll-free at 1-866-865-1194. Groups are limited to seventy-five (75) visitors per tour. Chaperone guidelines are enforced for school groups.

PROHIBITED ITEMS
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is a secured facility. All visitors, including children, are subject to a security screening prior to entering the Tour and Visitor Center. Cell phones or any electronic equipment, back packs, cameras, weapons, food, and drinks are prohibited.

ACCESSIBILITY
Tours are available in American Sign Language and Spanish upon request. Assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available for use in the theater. Audio description devices have been added for use by persons of low vision for use on the two floors of interactive displays and exhibits. Wheelchairs may be requested for guided tours.

DIRECTIONS
From Denton:
Take I-35W South towards Fort Worth and merge onto US 287N /US 81N (Exit 60). Exit FM 156 (second exit) and turn left (south) onto FM 156/Blue Mound Road. Proceed one mile and turn left into the visitor's parking lot.

From Downtown Dallas:
Proceed west on Interstate 30 to Loop I-820N (Exit 21B). Proceed on Loop I-820 to I-35W North (Exit 16A) toward Denton. Proceed north on I-35W to Hwy. 287/81 (Exit 60) to Decatur. Proceed north on Hwy. 287/81 to FM 156 (second exit). Turn left (south) onto FM 156/Blue Mound Road. Proceed one mile turning left into the visitor’s parking lot.

From North Dallas:
Take I-35E south to Loop 12 South (Exit 436). Proceed to Hwy 183 West toward Irving/DFW Airport. Proceed west on Hwy 183 to Loop I-820W. Proceed on Loop I-820W to I-35W North (Exit 16A) toward Denton. Proceed north on I-35W to Hwy. 287/81 (Exit 60) to Decatur. Proceed north on Hwy. 287/81 to FM 156 (second exit). Turn left (south) onto FM 156/Blue Mound Road. Proceed one mile turning left into the visitor’s parking lot.

From South Fort Worth:
Take I-35W North toward Downtown Fort Worth and proceed north to US 287N/US 81N (exit 60) toward Decatur. Exit FM 156 (second exit) and turn left (south) onto FM 156/Blue Mound Road. Proceed one mile and turn left into the visitor's parking lot.

From West Fort Worth:
Take I-30E and merge onto I-820N (Exit 5B). Proceed on Loop I-820W to I-35W North (Exit 16A) toward Denton. Proceed north on I-35W to Hwy. 287/81 (Exit 60) to Decatur. Proceed north on Hwy. 287/81 to FM 156 (second exit). Turn left (south) onto FM 156/Blue Mound Road. Proceed one mile turning left into the visitor’s parking lot.

Note: FM 156 may also be called Blue Mound Road.