Tours are given Monday through Friday, except Bank holidays,
at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30
p.m. The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes. To accommodate
for security screening, arrive 20 minutes before your tour.
The tour is free, but space is limited. Up to 30 visitors
can be accommodated on each tour. Students must be at least
16 years old or juniors in high school. One adult must
accompany each group of nine students.
The New York Fed may close to the public at any time if
heightened security is needed. Visitors to the New York
Fed must show an officially issued photo ID, such as a
driver's license or passport, and go through scanning equipment
to enter the building. Wheelchair access is provided
from the Maiden Lane entrance. Cameras or camera phones
may not be used in our facilities. Security regulations
require visitors to leave cameras, briefcases and other
packages in locked closets in the Bank's lobby. If tours
are cancelled, we make every effort to contact visitors
in advance. For most current information, contact Public
Affairs at (212) 720-6130.
Requests for reservations must be made in advance. Individuals
and small groups are advised to contact the New York Fed
at least one month in advance to schedule a tour. Groups
of more than 10 should contact us at least three months
in advance.
online.
- E-mail frbnytours@ny.frb.org.
- Call (212) 720-6130.
- Write to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Public
Affairs, 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10045.
You must confirm
an online request within 3 days of requesting the tour or it will be deleted.
If you cannot attend, please cancel
online with your reservation number, e-mail
us or contact the tour office at (212) 720-6130. For questions, please contact the tour office.
- the number of visitors,
- preferred date and time, as well as alternate dates
and times,
- mailing address and telephone number.
Tickets will be mailed to you to confirm the date and time
of the tour. Tickets must be presented to the tour guide upon
your arrival at the Bank.
Reservations are based upon tour availability, and
advance notice does not guarantee a reservation.
Requests for a one-hour lecture about the Federal Reserve
System must be made in writing at least one month in advance.
Write to the staff director of Public Affairs at the
address above or by e-mail.
Lectures usually follow or precede a tour and may be made
for groups of at least 15 people. Indicate the size and
type of group.
If you cannot attend, please contact the tour office at
(212) 720-6130 or by e-mail.
