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The Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

1 Memorial Drive · Kansas City, MO

Why you should go…

Housed inside the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's downtown headquarters, the Money Museum offers self-guided and guided tours through interactive exhibits on money and banking. Visitors can view an automated multi-story cash vault, see the Harry S. Truman coin collection, and try lifting an actual gold bar.

  • #free
  • #kids
  • #interactive
  • #finance
  • #downtown kc

Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

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