Bureau of Engraving and Printing
U.S. Department of the Treasury
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing Western Currency Facility Tour and Visitor Center in Fort Worth, TX
Located in Fort Worth, TX, the BEP's Western Currency Facility Tour and Visitor Center is a great place to learn all about U.S. paper currency.  You can actually see billions of dollars being printed as you walk along an enclosed elevated walkway suspended over the production floor!  Before or after your free 45-minute tour, enjoy two floors of interactive exhibits and displays showcasing the history of currency and the intricacies of the printing process. The tour experience also includes a high-definition theater film, the Moneyfactory Gift Shop, and a vending and rest area.
 

The Tour and Visitor Center is closed on weekends, Federal holidays, and the week between Christmas and New Years Day.


Walk-up visitors are welcome on a first come, first served basis. All visitors should allow 30 minutes to clear through security. Please allow 45-50 minutes for your quarter-mile long tour on the elevated walkway.


Visitors unable to make a tour time, may view the film, enjoy the exhibits and displays, or visit our retail sales area.
Non-Peak Season Hours

August - May

 

During the months of August through May, the Tour and Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with group and general public tours being conducted every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 
Peak Season

June - July

 

In the months of June and July only, the Tour and Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with group and general public tours being conducted every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 
Groups

Groups of 10 or more must schedule in advance by calling (817) 231-4000 local or toll-free at (866) 865-1194. Groups are limited to seventy-five (75) visitors per tour. Chaperone guidelines are enforced for school groups.


Prohibited Items

The BEP is a secured facility. All visitors, including children, are subject to a security screening prior to entering the Tour and Visitor Center. Cell phones or any electronic equipment, back packs, cameras, weapons (including knives, pellet guns, mace, etc.), explosives, food, and drinks are prohibited.

 

For the most recent opening and closing information, please call our tour scheduler at (817) 231-4000 or toll-free at (866) 865-1194 (for either line, press 2 to speak directly with the tour scheduler during regular business hours). Please be advised that all tour policies and hours are subject to change without public notification.

 
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