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Bureau of Engraving and Printing

14th and C sts. SW, Washington DC, DC 20228
202.874.2330
Ranked #73 of 215 attractions in Washington DC
4.0 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings, Factory Tours
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: Headquartered in D.C., this is where money is printed.
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Interesting place to visit, but in the height of tourist season the lines can be long--and hot. More

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Monroe, Michigan
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65 reviews 65 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Free. A really well done tour that is worth finding time to attend. It's awe inspiring to learn about and watch all the many facets of how money is made. As you walk through the tour corridors, you will be able to actually see money being made and move through the multi-machine process as the employees are hard at work.... More

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The number one rule is get a ticket, no ticket, no entry! the ticket booth is BEHIND the entrance to the tour (through the alley past the holocaust museum). Take your time looking at all the information leading up to the tour area, it is NOT important to get the "best" seat. take your picture with $1million dollars!!! this is... More

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San Diego
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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At this free tour in Washington, D.C., you'll see how money is made at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP). It's located right next door to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial/Museum. Go see the BEP first, as many, many people will line up for the Holocaust. Our group of 4 got to see the very interesting process of how U.S.... More

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Palm Springs, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This was a must see for me. I saw this when I was a child and needed another look. This was an informative presentation of how our paper money is produced. Keep in mind you need to get tickets as early in the day as possible and you will quite probably have to return later in the day. This is... More

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Olney, Maryland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

if you've never seen money being made.. very interesting More

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Falls Church, Virginia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

It's great to see how money and stamps are printed. Nice gift shop, too. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

The introductory video was very interesting. But the tour upstairs in the gallery was too fast. We didn't stop at each station, but rather had a whole side to look at, which spanned two machines, so you couldn't necessarily see the machine that she was talking about. I felt rushed. More

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Clearwater, Florida
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I went with my family to the Bureau of Printing and Engraving in April 2012. We had obtained the pass from my congressman, but at 8:15 in the morning there were only ten adults and children there (including the three of us). Tickets (free) are also available on site, in case you decide to go at the last minute. The... More

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CAPE CORAL, FL
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

this is very close to the White House, It is interesting to see how money is made and how quick they work. Also to see how the coins are made and how much different money is used, made and produced today that it was way back in the day, Also interesting to see how the bills have changed over time... More

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