Money Museum

The Money Museum

An unusual stop on the Denver audio-guided tour, the sober and slightly austere building on the corner is the Federal Reserve Bank of Denver, a regional branch of the American Federal Reserve. Inside hides a surprising place: the Money Museum, whose entry is free.

Understanding American money

This small museum helps to understand how the American monetary system works, to discover the creation of money and the role of the Federal Reserve in the economy. A quick but instructive stop, in the heart of downtown.

What to see

There are rare banknotes and coins, some centuries old, others never put into circulation, but also counterfeit notes seized by the FBI, counting machines, gold ingots and even a briefcase containing a very real million dollars. A playful dive into the world of money.

Practical information

The Money Museum is in the Federal Reserve Bank of Denver, near the 16th Street Mall. Entry is free; opening days and hours should be checked depending on the season.

What can be seen at the Money Museum ?

Rare banknotes and coins, counterfeit notes seized by the FBI, gold ingots and a briefcase of one million dollars.

Is entry to the museum charged ?

No, entry to the Money Museum is free.