Atlanta Monetary Museum
Welcome to the Atlanta Fed's Monetary Museum. By exploring an exhibit of historical artifacts, you'll discover the fascinating story of money—from barter to modern times. You'll also learn about the turbulent history of banking in America and see examples of rare coins and currency.
Hours and tour details
Individuals or groups of fewer than 10 people may participate in self-guided tours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET), Monday through Friday. Self-guided tours are limited to the Monetary Museum and do not need to be scheduled.
Guided group tours (10–40 people) can be scheduled by appointment only. Tours are offered Tuesday through Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (ET). We can schedule tours only for school, business, and community groups. Please be aware that the tour calendar gets booked six to eight months in advance.
To request a guided group tour, please complete the form linked below. For questions about museums and tours, contact atl.museum.tours@atl.frb.org.
The museum is closed on all federal holidays.
Cost
The museum is entirely free.
About the Museum
The Atlanta Monetary Museum features a display on the history of money; interactive, multimedia exhibits explaining the Federal Reserve's role in the economy; and a view of the Bank's automated vault and cash-processing areas.
A tour of the museum provides in-depth lessons on the role of the Federal Reserve in the US economy.
- Learn how and why the Fed conducts monetary policy and how its actions affect your life.
- Hear about the Fed's important roles in bank supervision and regulation.
- Get the big picture of the many ways the Fed provides payments system services to help our economy run smoothly and maintain the stability of the financial system.
Then, you can look inside our cash-processing operations, where millions of dollars are counted, sorted, or shredded daily. You'll also get a glimpse into the Bank's automated vault and see the robotic transports that do the heavy lifting.
All this and more awaits you at the Atlanta Fed's Monetary Museum.
Plan Your Visit
Address
1000 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Parking
The Bank encourages the use of public transportation when visiting our Atlanta building. The Midtown MARTA station is conveniently located across from the Bank on 10th Street. Museum parking is not available on Atlanta Fed property. Nearby pay lots and garages are available. Parkopedia is a helpful resource to find nearby parking options.
Security
One of the Bank's top priorities is to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. When you enter the building, you must walk through a metal detector. Please be prepared to remove all objects from your pockets and place them in bins. If you are unable to walk through the detector, the law enforcement officer on duty will screen you with an electronic wand.
