The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Bank Tours
San Francisco Tours Los Angeles Tours
Visiting the City by the Bay?
The San Francisco Fed offers one of the world's foremost collections of historic United States currency, and a look at cash processing too!
In the Los Angeles area?
Ever dreamed of seeing the cash supply for Southern California? Come check out our currency processing facilities and interactive Fed Gallery lobby exhibit.
Take the Quiz

Before you arrive for your tour, test your existing knowledge of the Fed!

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Phoenix - Salt Lake City - Seattle

Planning a trip to a different destination? Visit the Federal Reserve offices in Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Seattle to see the Fed in action.

  • Tours last approximately 60-90 minutes Monday through Friday, by reservation only.
  • The tour includes an overview of the Federal Reserve System and cash operations.
  • Tours can be customized to meet your group's interests or needs. Call for more detailed information.
  • Tour availability is prioritized based upon the following groups: educators, high school and college students, and the business community.
  • Due to heightened security requirements, the Federal Reserve Bank may be closed to the public at any time.

Phoenix: Make your tour reservation today via email.

Salt Lake City: Make your tour reservation today by calling (801) 322-7951.

Seattle: Make your tour reservation today by calling (425) 203-0705.


Tour Details

Tour availability is prioritized based upon the following groups: educators, high school and college students, and the business community. Tours are available to groups with a minimum of 10 persons and a maximum of 30. Unfortunately, individuals and/or groups of less than 10 may not join existing tour groups.

All locations require a minimum of two weeks advance notice as well as a list of tour participants submitted to the tour coordinators two weeks prior to the scheduled visit.

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Important Note

Due to heightened security requirements, we may close to the public at any time. No cameras or camera phones are allowed in our facilities; photo identification is required. We have security checks similar to those at airports. Groups requesting more than two tour reservations per month must obtain prior approval from the tour coordinator.


Personal Finance Workshop

Join us for a tour and then empower your students to take control of their finances. Students will learn:

  • the time value of money (saving and investing),
  • how to develop a budget, and
  • the relationship between risk and rate of return.

The training lasts approximately 60 minutes and is conducted after your scheduled tour. It is designed for high school groups composed of 15-30 students.

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