United States Mint in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, US
Site: https://www.usmint.gov/about/min...
- Monday:9AM–4:30PM
- Tuesday:9AM–4:30PM
- Wednesday:9AM–4:30PM
- Thursday:9AM–4:30PM
- Friday:9AM–4:30PM
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
1792 - Present1792: Congress establishes a national mint1792: Two lots purchased to build the Mint1793: First circulating coins delivered1795: First women hired1833: Mint moves to second building1836: First steam press1901: Mint moves to third building1969: Mint moves to fourth building1971: Re-installation of Tiffany glass mosaics2017: P mint mark on penny for first time
If you like coins don’t miss it!! Very informative and it’s a great experience to see how coins are made. There were a bunch of school groups when we went and the children were poorly watched. A student broke a commemorative bicentennial glass in the gift shop while we were there but staff handled the situation well. The tour itself was great but if you’re bringing a class remember to supervise them.
We visited the mint on July 3rd 2019. We happened to be there for the coin release of the Pride of Two Nations set. Got our coins and got them signed. If that wasnt enough the self guided tour of the mint is amazing and informative. Other than breathing its the only free thing in Philly. The gift shop was awesome with a huge variety of things and the staff was super helpful. Shout out to Matthew Holben, great things in your future kind sir, was a pleasure to meet you. Overall, the mint is a fantastic stop to make with your families or just on your own. The minting process is fascinating and the tour is a great experience! Never know could open up the world of coin collecting to the curious.
The staff was very nice and answered my coupled of questions. The self guided tour was very informative. There is lots of information given about each different process of making a coin. The production line was not very busy sadly as the announcement said they were doing pennies, but there were not a lot of people on the shop floor. Really worth a visit though.
It was ok. If I could give 3.5 stars, I would. Admission is free and you just walk along the path for a self-guided tour. I did learned some interesting things about coin making. But the experience could have been so much better. I understand that this is a federal facility. But the tour section is so closed off from where the magic happens that they really should have been able to make things more interesting for visitors. Just have a couple of friendly staff readily available to answer questions. I get that we cant take pictures of the machines and workers. But why cant they just set up a small corner where we can take pictures next to fake replicas of the stuff?
I had a great time at US Mint. No pictures, their is a no picture policy. It goes into detail on the mint process, it also talks about the history. From a distance you can see the machine that makes the coins with binocular in place to get a closer peak. At the very end before you leave it is set up to go through the gift shop.
My brother, father and I went here on a weekend. It is a self guided tour, but there is lots of informative/interactive signs as you go through the tour.It starts out by going through the history at the mint, then after you get through all of the history, it goes into the process of each coin in the mint.The signs that explain each step is very informative, and some of them are interactive.There is also lots of good views.I recommend it for those interested in coins. I know my family enjoyed it.(P.S. This mint is only coins, not dollars!!!!)
Interesting self guided tour.After security, you ride the elevator to the top floor. Then you walk along looking at exhibits and through the windows to the actual production floor.Every now and then a mint employee will notice you and wave.Would have enjoyed taking photos.
A self-guided wall-through of one of the US’s 4 working mints. This one makes coins only, not bills. Interesting to see the working mint part. The museum aspect is adequate. Kids likes seeing the coins being made. A nice hour-long diversion. No photography allowed inside.
Like most who visit, Im giving the Mint a 4 star review. Its pretty simple to imagine why. This is a free, self-guided tour of the Mints facilities. It starts be showing the entire coin minting process. Theres nothing about bills, just coins. Theyve definitely upgraded the tour since I went 6 years ago, but its still the same. It ends with a bit of history and theres some interactive activities scattered throughout, but its all about exciting as it seems. Its educational and I believe everyone should see the process at least once. I just wish there was a bit more.One final note for coin collectors, the gift shop is your direct route for buying the latest mint sets, but you could go online just as easily.
Its a great place for the history of the U.S. Mint. (P) Philadelphia location. The tour is self guide really short. At sometimes youll might be lucky enough to see the coin machine breakdown and spit the coins everywhere. You wont be able to go on the Mint factory floor itself, see through glass in a hallway high up. And by Federal Law NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE PICTURES! Located in Center City Philadelphia (Downtown) one block from the SEPTA Blue Line (the EL). Across the street from Mr and Mrs Ben Franklins grave site. And dont forget to visit the Federal Reserve Bank as well (P) Philadelphia Location is just about 2 blocks away. Both got gift shops. Coin prices will very at times.
Was about to walk by - didn’t know we could take a tour. Officer Bonjourno was outside and offered to take our picture. Then he told us about the free factory tour. It was awesome. Our 9 year old loved it. And he gave us a blank penny and a brand new real one. US Mint Philadelphia Security rocks!
Its a self-guided tour, with a lot of interesting and interactive exhibits. If youre the kind that gets bored at museums usually, I recommend coming during the week so that you can actually watch the mint running. All in all, a good place thats definitely worth a visit.
Self guided tour, with a few nice historic displays. Good explanation of the process on the walls with accompanying videos. Kids moved through relatively quickly, only stopping at the interactive experiences. The most boring part was the viewing of the actual minting process.
If you like coins or coin collecting a must see. Admission is free. There is a walk above so you can watch the workers. There are museum like display cases of coins and medals. You can buy medals here at the tourist sales shop.
Over here you can see how they make the American coins from scratch, you can see all the process from how they got the medals from how they design it and how they print a coin.. At the end of the tour you can buy all the medals that they made over there.Its a nice experience see how they make the coins that we use every day. Dont miss this tour its free and is a self tour
The US Mint is totally free and its a nice place to take the family. They have lots of factoids on the walls when I walk through and you can see the workers making the coins. The whole process is explained on the walls as well.
Give yourself PLENTY of time before they close. At least an hour and a half, especially if you have little kids, elderly or are REALLY into coins. I understand they have to close and people need to clear out so they CAN, but jeez!We got pushed through the hall upstairs, but we got to see pretty much everything anyway. Im sure there were some neat little factoids that we missed though (like the coin dust in the carpet? Didnt see anything about that). But THAT guy wasnt too bad. The ones in the gift shop had a pretty bad attitude. No smiles, just TIME TO GO, MOVE TOWARD THE DOOR, WERE CLOSING, PEOPLE.I guess they have to be pushy and stern for those folks that think they can take forever to mosey themselves on toward the door, but not everyone needs or appreciates that kind of rude motivation.
Great place to visit and learn how US government make coins and its free self tour.
A great place to learn about the history regarding the early coins used in the US. They offer guided tours through an enclosed catwalk which goes directly above the minting faculty to visitors, explaining the whole minting process. You can actually see the coins being made!
So awesome to see and experience the US mint! I recommend everyone who has time to come here. It is so fascinating to see the coins being made and to learn so much history. It is actually so fun to go here and check out! Everyone who works here is super friendly
Hi drivers! Enter building beginning callowhill st from left turn N 6th st from left turn race st and right trun to N 4 th st! If you don’t have experience don’t try!
I was disappointed I work in City government in which we employ youth ages 14 to 17 during the summer. We took the youth on a trip to the US Mint, we thought it would be very interesting and exciting for them to see how the money they earned is made. Me and my supervisor spoke with someone at the mint trying to request a guided tour but they told us all tours are self guided. First, we had 2 buses and the mint did not allow us to be dropped off at the front door but another bus of seniors pulled up and they let them get out at the front door. 2nd we get in the mint and I am still confused. Me, my colleagues, and the youth didnt know what to do or where to go. Also the seniors had a guided tour. Really, I was told we couldnt get a guided tour. I think that the experience for all if us wouldve been so much more if we wouldve had a guided tour. Please consider a guided tour in the future for our young people. We want our young people to gain of wealth of knowledge and learn and grow. We as adults have to teach them we just cant throw information at them. My suggestion the mint should have arrows like most museums pointing to where to go next. Also we never saw anyone making coins. I will say that officer Kitchen and offer Bonjourno were very nice and it was a pleasure talking to them, honestly I learned more talking to those two officers while I was waiting to go in rather than when I actually went inside.
One of the staples of not only Philly but America, holistically. Being a typical America I have coins and spend them or throw them in my coin jar and don’t think twice. The Mint highlights the history of coins and takes visitors down a journey that highlights what is involved in the life cycle and background of coins.The star of the show is the staff member that monitors the tour areas, cleaning the windows and exhibits. I apologize for not knowing his name but he would randomly pop up and quickly strike up a conversation. He was a wealth of knowledge and offered much more than a visitor would learn through the self guided tour.
Fun and free self guided tour that breaks down the coin-making process, with exhibits and viewing windows to make the process come alive! Only downside is no pictures of the exhibits, so please enjoy this selfie of me in front of the mint.
I like the self-guided tour. Keeps it flowing and lets you go at your own pace. Only complaint is that I wish the gift shop had sets of mint-specific coins instead of Denver and Philly mixed sets.
I really enjoyed this tour. Witnessing how metal sheet is turned into coins we use every day is fascinating. The best part is that the tour is self guided so I could take as long as I wanted watching the process.
Nice place to stop off in Philly. Free exhibit and access. While looking down on employees working, one lifted a few things (I think it was a medal) so we could see. Learned so interesting facts too. No photos allowed tho!
Tour guides wouldve made this great but a self guided tour just doesnt scratch the surface of the history and process. The very least they could do is create an audio tour. Glad it was free. Happy I did it but if youre pressed for time and its this or something else. Do the something else.
Self Guided tour.This was fun and to get to the the action was great! The workers are friendly and wave back as well! The tour goes through the process and has interactive kiosks.4 out of 5 because they have broken Elevators and escalators. This prevents parents with strollers and Handicapped people difficulty to access the areas in which the tour take place.
Very fascinating seeing how coins are made! The last fact leaving the factory hallway about the metal dust in the carpet, my favorite. Very cool and FREE place, must see. Just cant take pictures inside. Its ok, I understand.
While in Philadelphia you must stop at the United States Mint, 151 N Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA 19106 and go on a self guided tour. No photography is allowed inside but you can certainly learn a lot about how our US coins are designed, fabricated and the minted from beginning to end. There are amazing displays to help guide you from beginning to end for all that you see along the tour.
An absolutely fascinating place to visit if you are in the historic area of Philadelphia. Its the real deal mint, the only catch is you cant really bring much in there with you, certainly not cameras. but, youll see interesting exhibits, and you can get to peek through windows at some of the money making what goes on inside this fortress like facility.
Came here last Friday for the free walking tour. Security was silly. I kept setting off the alarm which turned out to be a pack of cigarettes I had in my pocket. It was easier getting through Philly International than here. Honestly, very little to see. Most of the process is handled with robots although I did see about 5 human beings standing around doing nothing. I truly found this a very boring experience. Go if you are staying close by. We were literally across the street at the Wyndham.
A very interesting, free self-guided tour. It was fascinating watching the coins being minted in person. There are placards and videos that explain the minting processes you see taking place on the factory floor below you.
This place is a must visit in Philadelphia. Spare at least 2 hours to visit this mint.. The glass window gives you a nice peek into the mint and the tour is really a self guided one that very clearly explains the step by step process of minting coins. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!The only sad part it that you cannot take pictures.
We didnt see the US mint producing coins when we visited, the whole facilities were empty, except the very last packing spot. I’m still recommend this place, you will find many fun facts about coins, and learn many acknowledge through the tour hallway
My trip to the Mint was wonderful. The Mint Police were friendly and pleasant. The Mint wasn’t crowded today at all and the exhibits are informative and entertaining. Great stop on a tour of Philadelphia!
Self guided tours show the actual production of pennies, nickles, dimes, quarters, and other coins. Good technical explanations, but I wish they would had tour guides to answer questions. Definitely worth the visit while in Philly.
If this floats your boat then you will really enjoy this. Its a shame you cannot take pics. Maybe they should have an area where you can! Even if its just a set up of something. They are keeping costs down but a guide working the viewing area could add much more and ask some interesting questions. If your not into art. Give this a go.
We visited last week and it was very nicely done. very interactive and you can take as much time as you like. lots of information and history around it. much better than the currency printing in DC where we were rushed by a guide.
Great (FREE!!) tour. They do want you to show photo ID for some reason though...This is a functional mint that actually produces coins, but they had a pretty decent self guided tour and it was definitly worth the 1-2 hours I took to go through. If you are in the area I would definitly check it out. I learned a lot and it was cool to see our currency getting made!
The Mint is worth a visit. Is it a must see? No, I dont think so. Is it interesting watching the production of our paper money? Yes. If you have never been to one of our Mints, its worth a trip.
The tour was a bit rushed, but it was great being able to see how money is made here. The side stories were interesting as well. It is such a shame that we live in the kind of world that we do today, otherwise we would be allowed the latitude to see much more of this historic facility.
No Photos allowed, but if you can go midweek when theyre running the machines its VERY cool! The kids (8 and 10) spent at least an hour reading material, using the interactive exhibits, and watching the process.
If you want to know how coins are made, then must visit US Mint located in Philadelphia. Its offer free and self guided tour and can also buy new coins. From inside, taking photos is prohibited. Need at least two hours to move around.
If youve ever wondered hiow coins were made throughout history this is where to find out. theres an awesome mint museum area as well as a selfguided tour of the actual production facilities. the gift shop is a little pricey, but they have some great shwag. also dont forget to leave your pocket knife at home as well as anything else you wouldnt want to show the police officer manning the security check.
Something like a tour of a US Mint appeals to the part of me that really enjoys to learn. The mint has a neat little section set off to the side with some historical artifacts from the old mints and some information about the origins of the US Mint and the first minted coins. There is also a video that describes a bit of the history of the mint. They also have a small display with examples of rare coinage from United States history. These coins did not mean much to me specifically, but I knew that I was looking at something special and valuable. Upstairs, they have a walkway that goes over the floor of the facility where they actually still mint coins on a daily basis. There are a lot of interactive displays that explain the process of coinage and describe each machine that can be viewed below. My only disappointment was that, on a Saturday, I was not able to actually witness the machines in operation.
This was an awesome self guided and very well explained and presented tour. The guards and people there were so cordial and friendly... It was a cool experience to just see and learn how things were and are being done in the mint...
Very interesting museum with plenty to see and read. Several interactive exhibits that were quite engaging. Second mint Ive visited and by far the nicer of the two.
Interesting tour. I have visited the mint multiple times. Check out the cemetery next door. Ben Franklins family is buried there as are many famous early Americans.
Excellent self guided tour. Lots of information. No pictures allowed. Had an issue with a stuffed animal we bought and they were very willing to take care of the issue.
Our Cub Scout Den went today, and the staff was great working the kids through security and getting us off to a great start on our self-guided tour.
It was amazing! You get to learn about $.25 .50 .10 .5 and .1!! And they talked about the $1 and 50c Coins! But I found out today that there are $100 $50 Coins!!! Go there with your family! It is AMAZING
Right when we walked in Stein made us feel so welcomed! Very interesting self guided tour. Saw dimes being made.Thanks Stein!!
Trucks delivery docks entrance is from a N 4th street. Officers are very nice and helpful. Just follow all directions they give you and get empty in an hour.Receiving hours 11 PM to 7 AM.Make sure broker clears your background before you come there.
If you live in the area, you pretty much have to visit this mint at least once. If you dislike lines, you can buy most of their products online. The building is the fourth version since the first was built in 1792, which by the way was tiny.
Its my church. I love money. And to see where it created. Well sir heaven on earth. Very educational. And yes you can buy coin at the store!
Self guided tour. Excellent place to visit if you are curious how coins are made. The gift shop is fantastic; filled with all sorts of collectibles and souvenirs.
Amazing self guided tour and its FREE! You will most definitely appreciate the artistry behind our coins more than ever!
Remember to bring ur ID! I went there but that day the machines were not working so I only saw how they work through video they put there.From the security, counter and gift shop, all the staffs r friendly and helpful. I got some questions and they gave me so much info with smile :)
The MINT was an amazing place to visit with tons of information on the treasury department! The MINT Police were EXCEPTIONALLY professional, polite and knowledgeable during our visit! Kudos to the MINT police!
Id better give them a good review, they make my money. ;)Seriously, the tours are great, very informative, the Mint is clean, the staff is great, and you will not be disappointed.
Interesting place to visit, no wait to get in, and free. Takes about 45 minutes to get through the exhibit and to see the minting operation.
Interesting, and I could only find one flaw in the machinery. The tour was self-guided, too, and I prefer that to the guided ones. The displays were fairly engaging, and interactive.
So bummed it is closed to the public.
Nice place to learn more about what goes into producing our coin currency. Great tour and some heavy knowledge given to you throughout the tour.
Standing outside this building is pretty awesome just knowing how much money has been made here.
Super bad service i log to mint web for v75 coin one hour before the start and everything was fine and i placed one coin order but while in prosses of paying the website froze and i did not know what is happing after three hours of waiting item is not available SUPER BAD
Arrived at 4:14, and turned away from the self-guided tour. Signs say the building closes at 4:30, with the last tour at 4:15. Not a very pleasant experience.
Im wondering when theyre going to open Ive always shopped here and love it
If youre in Philadelphia looking for things to do, this is a great experience that is also free! It was interesting to see how money is made as well as learning some of the history behind it!
Free entrance! You can walk through and see where they make the coins we use every day. Very interesting!
Unreal could not log to website for hours before the sale of V75 coin they need to improve their website its just unprofessional
A great place to spend time and learn. Kids enjoy it. Its a self guided tour and free of cost. Must visit at least once.
This is here son when i whet there with my frinds it was amazing beause we all got to see how the cois were made.My favorit was when we got to see how they were made.I have quaastion for all of you do you whant to start a coin caltoin i know i did i have 2 dollar coins and a canada coin from 1861 and a penny to and qauter from 1776.
Free and totally worth it. It was fun for the kids and for us to see how coins are made and to see the demonstrations. Very interesting and informative.
Fascinating place. Its a self-guided tour so you can walk at your own pace and see how engravings are done and coins are minted.
Dont accidentally forget you have ANY kind of sharp object. Forgot I had my pocket knife and instead of throwing it away or just asking me to leave they dumped all my stuff in the floor, made me pick it up and said never come back. Silly rent a cop
I work at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. They have a lot of great programs in the Mint.
Very interesting to see. Loved the little museum. Free entry. Doesnt take too long to visit so pop in.
Went on an interesting tour of the mint a couple years back. However, I blew all of my money on the gift shop.
It was a great hike! The only thing is that my grandma had a heart attack in the bathroom! Soooo exciting!!
I work there and it is truly an honor to work for a government institution that actually makes money(profit) and does not put a drain on the American taxpayer.
All stems are shut down on weekends/holidays. They should have a model or a prototype system that demonstrates how it works to keep kids engaged.
Great place to visit. Self-guided, really well explained. No photos allowed!
Overall I had a nice visit, but the facility could use some updates, as could the self guided tour.
Nice free tour, decent gift shop. Located with other great attractions. I recommend.
Very awesome to read about how coins are made, and you get an above look down into the factory and see coins being made before your eyes!
I loved the tour I took here. It was pretty informative and really interesting.
Awesome place to visit & kill time, after getting your free ticket for Independence Hall tour (and waiting for start time).
Nice, clean and good educational stop in Philly. Only downside is there wasnt anything being produced when we went. Possibly lunch break?
Great self-guided tour. It was so interesting to find our about how our coins are made.
Been closed for two years
Its really cool. I wish more factories had little self guided tours up in the ceilings.
Free tour is awesome. the best part is seeing the actual factory
Its a great tour, self guided, with views to the actual factory and its free
Short, free, self-guided tour. Just be mindful of the rules against photography.
Great museum. Get to see the factory floor of where they mint the coins.
They were close on Presidents day...A major holiday with tons of tourists eager to learn.
This was such a great tour. Thank you for having this open to the public like this!!
Watching a factory floor is always a fun experience, even more so when theyre making money
Very nice to see the coins being made my class went here for our feild trip.
Cool deal for the kids. Get tickets and enjoy an hour walking through the whole process from overhead.
Classic experience to see a working us mintgot two medals of JFK and Lincoln...love ‘em
I wish there could have been a exhibition; instead, there was only a shop with special coins.
Its so interesting to see how coins are being made. You can also buy uncirculated and proof coins.
Nice tour place. They even have their own police force!
Closed due to COVID, despite the website saying it is open. :(
Great. It is so cool to see sheets of metal waiting to be added to the economy. Recommend.
1. Gold dipped pa quarters in the gift shop 2. Watching the actual creation of pennies, nickels, quarters, and presentation medials
Self-guided tour with very good information and lots of interesting details.
Super clean building, very interesting and educational visit, a must go place
Great free place! Wish we could have gotten one of the waffled coins.
Closed. I was looking forward to the gift store.
A very interesting interactive experience, free for you and your family
Educational self-guided tour, great for even young children.
Had a great time with my kids!
Cool to see the process by which the coins we use everyday are made!
When is it expected to reopen?
Its interesting to see how coins are made. It is a normal industry in the end.
Join a free tour and learn how the coins are made. No pictures allowed.
It is a very amazing thing to see all of the money being made each day.
Big building, cool machines. Not sure what all the shiny little circles are for, though.
Closed to public and the website does not say it.
Im a coin collector so this was an easy rate
Truck drivers never go there !!!
Make sure you dont visit on a federal holiday, or youll miss the coin making.
They give out free pennies
Huge building
Not enough coins boooooooo
Definitely cool place to see how money is made
Free admission but requires your id.
Historical place to visit in Philadelphia and free.
Closed until further notice
Best place to purchase specialty money products
Wow I could order online
WHWRE IS THE WHITE BUILDING
Well we didnt go but we wanted to.
Bad service, don’t delivery 2.2mil
Greatest place on earth come visit
All things about the coins and how it is made
Very cool tour
Its a great place to be
A great tourists attraction.
Interesting demonstration of how money is made.
Excellent tour
Coins, as a monetary instrument, for how many years to go?
I worked here 23 years
No pics allowed.
Here are coins made of America.
I work there.
❤️❤️
Great place to visit
Very interesting
Terrible
Great experiences ... !
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Wonderful
Fun
Interesting stuff.
Beautiful place
Very informative
Crowded lines
April 29, 2022 It is still closed
The Philadelphia Mint is the first and major coinage bureau in the United States. If you go inside, you have to go through a simple security check. He will tell you that you cant take any photos. Its best to put the phone in your bag. There are three floors, the first floor. The lobby has a souvenir center, the second floor is a historical chronology, interactive art, and the third floor is a factory guide, from design, production, inspection, transportation, all kinds of commemorative coins, very very interesting, and free. If going to Philadelphia is very worth going!
This is a free attraction and it is very good. You can see how the coins are built step by step. You can also see the changes of the past coins to the current coins, and each stage is introduced. However, we have some haste in this trip and hope to stay longer.
Showcasing the origin of the unified currency of the United States and the current process of making coins. It is also open on Saturdays between Memorial day and Labor day. No photography inside.
For me a very interesting visit. Completely independently, free admission is short-lived. Too bad not being able to take pictures.
Im sorry but bad. Poor service for international sale of coins. What to improve on their work.Im sorry but bad. Poor service for international sales. There are still a lot of things to improve.
Interesting tour, see no coins in the US, and some every day!
I loved the place !! Very sure!! A brutal experience !!
Look at the coin dollar production line
For its value and treatment of staff
Total reviews rating 4.3
184 Reviews for United States Mint 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-10For truckers take the N 6th st then left turn on race st and right trun to N 4th st that will put you right at the check-in with the guards. They will tell you the rest of what you need to do.Guards were very kool and friendly🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Review №2
2021-12-03I was sad to find out that its closed for tours . I was really looking forward to pulling up! I hope they reopen soon.
Review №3
2022-04-12We THE PEOPLE DEMAND THE MINT OPENS NOW 4/10/2022 CLOSED FOR TO LONG JOBS,NEEDED WE THE PEOPLE WANT THE MINT OPENED The MINT says go TO THE EBAY store EBAY has marked up EVERY COIN it SELLS SAY new SALLY QUARTERS were $3 FOR A P D S COIM NOW THEIR $10 FOR 3 COINS A BOX THATS $66 AT THE MINT IS $230 ON EBAY WHY DONT WE STOP BUYING MINT COINS FROM EBAY THEN THE MINT MIGHT OPEN IT NOW 2 YEARS CLOSED EBAY IS EMBRACING THE PHILADELPHIA DENVER MINTS IF WE STOP BUYING FROM EBAY THE MINT WILL HAVE TO OPEN I, WENT TO THE MINT MONTHLEY, NOW ALL THESE NEW EBAY SELLERS ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE COLLECTOR BOYCOTT BOTH EBAY PLUS THE MINT UNTIL THE MINT OPENS NOW YOU NEED TO BE LOADED WITH $$$$$ TO BUY COINS SINCE THE MINT CLOSED LAZY MISMANAGE WE THE PEOPLE DEMAND THE MINT OPENS WRITE THIS OVER AGAIN WE THE PEOPLE WANT THE MINT OPENED NO SCHOOL TOURS NO GIFY SHOP ETC WE THE PEOPLE
Review №4
2022-06-09Fun visit for any ages. Easy parking, helpful staff.
Review №5
2021-05-20By far the most informative (now that the Atwater Kent is closed) and least invigorating museum in Philadelphia. First, one ascends a very long escalator up to the top floor, walks down a dim, narrow hallway full of informative displays on mintage in the United States and the minting process, with displays that were interactive in the 90s and things for children to touch. Finally, one arrives at the end of the hall, where one can watch the minting process done, from a hundred or so feet above the minting floor. This is the most interesting part of the tour, though it may be hard to see what is happening. This is followed by more displays and then a trip down the stairs to a brief collection relevant to the Philadelphia Mint (Americas oldest and largest mint). There is a gift shop, which does not have free samples, but general national park gift shop kitsch. If one likes this sort of thing or is bored in Philadelphia [without children over six], this is a good place to visit. Bags are checked.
Review №6
2017-08-16Great learning experience about how US currency came about and the history and advancements in how it is produced over time! Very cool and free!
Review №7
2016-08-03Such a great experience. And admission is free. Sorry, no photos allowed inside.
Review №8
2019-04-16I was surprised and impressed by our visit to the mint. I went as a kid, and myself and my family remembered it as a quick boring stop. I now have an 8 year old son who is really into coins, so we stopped on our way to visit family. It was great! The exhibit hall was quick and interesting and the short film was well done (although they could do with more seating, we sat on the floor and it got quite crowded). The actual mint viewing was great, with interactive screens that showed close up views and how the machines work, some in slow motion. I thought it was all very well done and my son was very happy. I could complain about the prices in the gift shop, but the visit was free and its easy to skip if you want to. Id say we were there for about 90 minutes, and were rather thorough. Nice stop if its something youre interested in!
Review №9
2019-12-31The museum is free and it is very well done. You get to see the factory they used to make the coins with detailed explanations. You also get to see how a coin is designed and you get to design your own coin too. It is a very informative place and kids would love it too. I highly recommend this place.
Review №10
2018-12-06What a great place to visit! Its free, there is a self-guided tour that shows you the entire process, from design, to the final coins. The tour takes you over the different areas of the mint factory floor. Signs on machines explain what each machines does. The tour starts with giant rolls of metal used to make coins and ends with giant bags of freshly minted metal money! Great place for kids. Just a block or so from the Independence parking garage. Dont miss it!