TOURS

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.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

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.

TOUR HOURS

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

SPECIAL NEEDS

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.

GIFT SHOP

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.

PARKING AND DIRECTIONS

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.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

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.