Monument Monday - A Monument to Spending Money - Treasury Building Tours
Not to be confused with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where visitors can watch as millions of dollars gets printed, the Treasury Building is the showcase building of the U.S. Treasury Department in Washington, DC.
The role of the Treasury Department is to manage Federal finances and collects taxes through the IRS, as well as Federal duties and taxes. When money gets spent by the government, it’s the Treasury Department that writes the check.
It’s also is responsible for producing currency, coins and postage stamps through the Bureau of Engraving and the U.S. Mint.
The Treasury Dept. also manages the U.S. national debt and supervises national banks, investigating, as well as prosecuting tax evaders, counterfeiters and currency forgers.
Saturday building tours are available by advanced reservations and include the Salmon Chase and Andrew Johnson Suites, the recently restored lobby and West dome, and the Cash Room.
But remember, this is not where money is printed, just the place where it’s spent…by the trillions.
Treasury Building Tours
15 Street and Hamilton Place, NW
Washington, DC (map it)
Dates and Times - FREE Public tours on Saturdays at 9:00, 9:45, 10:30 and 11:15 a.m., but require advanced reservations.
Tour Reservations - 1-hour guided tours are available and are time specific, so if you are late, you will not be able to join a later tour. No strollers, backpacks or photography. Enter through the Washington Monument side gate by pressing the call button for admittance to the building.
Reservations - Advance reservations must be made through the office of your Senator or Congressional Representative. You will need to supply the person’s name, DOB and SS # for each attendee. Photo IDs are also required.
Nearest Metro Subway Station - Metro Center - Blue, Orange and Red lines or McPherson Square - Blue and Orange lines, then a 6-block walk or use the DC Circulator.
Parking - Metered street parking and area garages are available in the area.
Images - exterior, horse statue, dome
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