Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Guided Tour

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Experience the "priceless" opportunity to learn about the nation’s central bank and financial system and take home a bag of shredded genuine U.S. currency! Observe automated robots moving millions of dollars while learning how currency makes its way to your local bank. Find out what it means when the media says the Fed is setting interest rates. Discover how the work of the Federal Reserve affects you.

Accompany a Reserve Bank employee on a free, 75-minute walking tour of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis to learn about:
• The history and structure of the Federal Reserve
• The dual mandate from Congress of maximum employment and price stability
• Monetary policy tools used to influence available money and credit in order to maintain a healthy economy
• Regulatory and supervisory authority of financial institutions that promote a stable financial system
• Banking services to financial institutions and the federal government

Advance registration is required for all tours. The building is not open to the public.

The tour is intended for individuals aged 16 and older.

Dates

Tours are available Monday through Friday at select times during regular business hours, except on federal holidays.

Rates

Tours are free of charge.