Social Studies Field Trips
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Image courtesy of Bureau of Engraving and
Printing
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
Image courtesy of Bureau of Engraving and
Printing
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
| NAME: Bureau of Engraving and Printing | |||
| STREET: 14th & C Streets, SW | |||
| CITY: Washington | STATE: DC | ZIP: 20228 | COUNTY: D.C. |
| PHONE: 202-874-3188 or 202-874-3019 for automated response. | FEES: None | ||
| HOURS AND DAYS: Hours vary, please call ahead. | |||
| METRO: Smithsonian station on Blue/Orange line. | |||
| GRADES: 1 2 4 5 | UNITS: P&C, Trans/Com, Metro Area, Westward |
| CONTACT: Tiquisha or Tasheda | PHONE: 202-874-2330 |
| TYPE: Government building | FEES: None |
| DAYS: M T W Th F | HOURS 9 am - 1:40 pm, tours every 10 minutes. |
| LUNCH: No | |
| GROUP SIZE: No reservations taken. 100 people per tour. | |
| HANDICAPPED ACCESS: yes | |
| LENGTH OF TOUR: 40 min. guided tour | |
DESCRIPTION: The Bureau of Engraving and printing is the US government's manufacturer of securities, some of which include currency and postage stamps. Visitors see the three main stages of producing currency in this high-tech facility which is a part of the Department of the Treasury. Tours can be personalized for specific objectives and can be conducted in any of five foreign languages: French, German, Japanese, Spanish, and Hebrew. October to March is the best time to visit. It is more crowded in peak season. This is the only printing house of its kind in the U.S. Tickets are required (at no cost). Ticket booth on 15th St. Visitor Center has displays and gift store. Information available for specific questions. Evening tours June 1 - Aug. 31, 4:00 -7:30 pm. Tours every ten minutes.
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Last updated on Sept. 26, 1999
Maintained by Martin M.
Creel: Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us