The United States Mint at Philadelphia is open for public tours Monday through Friday
from 9 am to 3 pm. The United States Mint is closed on Federal Holidays. All tours are
free and self-guided; no reservations are necessary. Visitors can see actual coin
production. Exhibits and audio/video stations provide information about the United
States Mint and its history, coinage and current programs. The tour takes about 45
minutes. The visitors' entrance is on the corner of Fifth and Arch Streets. Adults
will be asked to provide government-issued photo identification for security purposes.
Please bear with us during this time of transition, and be advised that all tour policies are
subject to change without prior notification. If the Department of Homeland Security level
is elevated to CODE ORANGE, the United States Mint at Philadelphia will be CLOSED to the public
unless otherwise noted. The United States Mint reserves the right to deny access to anyone at
any time; in addition, members of the general public wishing to tour the facility may be
subject to search by the United States Mint Police.
Photography, smoking, eating and drinking are not allowed in the building. Prohibited items
include, but are not limited to, the following: any bag larger than 14" wide x 13"
high x 4" deep, food and beverages of any kind, tobacco products, personal grooming items
(make up, hair brush or comb, lip or hand lotions, etc.), umbrellas, strollers, any pointed
objects (pens, knitting needles, etc.), aerosol containers, cameras, video recorders any type
of recording device, guns, ammunition, fireworks, electric stun guns, mace, martial arts
weapons/devices, or knives of any size. No packages of any type will be allowed; this includes
large or small shopping bags, or recent purchases. All necessary medications will be identified
and will remain in the custody of an adult chaperone for the entire tour. All visitors are
required to enter through a metal detector.
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.
The United States Mint provides access for people with disabilities. Please indicate any special
needs upon arrival or in advance by calling (215) 408-0110.
Located in the main lobby of the building, the gift shop has United States Mint Coin Sets,
commemorative coins, numismatic collectables, books, games, and United States Mint souvenirs.
The United States Mint does not provide parking.
The United States Mint is located at 151 Independence Mall East on 5th Street between
Arch Street and Race Street.
From the South: Take I-95 North to Exit 22 for “Central Phila/I-676”. Follow signs for
Phila/Independence Hall/Callowhill Streets. Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Stay
straight on Callowhill Street and turn left onto 4th Street. Take 4th Street to Arch
Street and turn right. Turn right at 5th Street.
From the North: Take I-95 South to Exit 22 for “Central Phila/I-676”. Follow signs for
Phila/Independence Hall/Callowhill Streets and make a right at the light at the bottom of
the ramp. Stay straight on Callowhill Street and turn left onto 4th Street. Take 4th
street to Arch Street and turn right. Turn right onto 5th Street.
From the West: Take I-76 (PA Turnpike) to Exit 326 for “Valley Forge”. Follow signs for
Philadelphia I-76 East. Remain on I-76 East for about 25 miles until you see signs for
Exit 344 “Central Phila” and take 676 East to the 6th Street exit. Make a left onto Market
Street and proceed one block to 5th Street and take a left.
From the East: Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 4. Take Rt. 73 North to Rt. 38 West to US 30
and continue on US 30 West over the Ben Franklin Bridge (Rt. 676), crossing into Philadelphia.
Stay in the left lane and go straight through the light following the sign for "8th Street
South/Chinatown". Take a left onto 8th Street, and proceed to Market Street. Take a left
onto Market Street and go three blocks. Take a left onto 5th Street.
SEPTA (Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority)—Subway, trolley, and bus service
throughout the city and area. The Market-Frankford subway line stops one block from the United
States Mint at 5th and Market Streets. Multiple bus routes run along Market Street as well.
For more information, call (215) 580-7800 or visit www.septa.org.
PATCO (Port Authority Transit Corporation) Speedline—Travel into Center City Philadelphia.
The closest PATCO stop is at 8th and Market Streets. For more information, call (856) 772-6900
or visit www.drpa.org/patco.
AMTRAK—Service to Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station at 30th and Market Streets. For more
information call 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit www.amtrak.com.
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