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The Federal Reserve Bank of New York

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks which, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. The "Fed," as the system is commonly called, is an independent governmental entity created by Congress in 1913 to serve as the central bank of the United States. It is responsible for

• formulating and executing monetary policy,
• supervising and regulating depository institutions,
• providing an elastic currency,
• assisting the federal government's financing operations, and
• serving as the banker for the U.S. government.

In addition, it has important roles in operating the nation's payments systems, protecting consumers' rights in their dealings with banks and promoting community development and reinvestment.

Tour Facts

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. Wheelchair access is provided from the Maiden Lane entrance.

Access to the Building

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. 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.

Tour Reservations

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.

Request Tour

• 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.

Confirming an online request

You must confirm an online request within 3 days or it will be deleted.

Cancel Tour

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.

If you request a tour by phone, mail or email, indicate:

• 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.

Directions

BY SUBWAY

Take the ,,,,,,, or train to the Fulton Street/ Broadway-Nassau Street station. The New York Fed is just a three-minute walk away. Detailed directions below.
Seventh Avenue Local/Express
Stop: Fulton Street station, at the corner of William Street
From the station, walk three blocks south on William to Liberty Street.

Lexington Avenue Express
Stop: Fulton Street station, at the corner of Broadway
Walk three short blocks south on Broadway, take a left onto Liberty Street and walk one and a half bocks to the entrance.
Eighth Avenue Express/Local
Stop: Broadway-Nassau station, at Fulton Street
Walk three blocks south on Nassau to Liberty Street.
Nassau Street Express/Local
Stop: Fulton Street station, at the corner of Nassau Street
Walk three blocks south on Nassau to Liberty Street.

BY TRAIN
Amtrak, Long Island Railroad and New Jersey Transit
Arriving: New York-Penn. Station
From New York-Penn. Station, take the downtown or train to the Broadway-Nassau station. Walk three blocks south on Nassau to Liberty Street.

Metro-North
Arriving: Grand Central Terminal
From Grand Central, take the downtown or train to the Fulton Street station. Walk three blocks south on Broadway, take a left onto Liberty Street and walk one and a half bocks to the entrance on Liberty, between Nassau and William Streets.
PATH
Arriving: World Trade Center
From the World Trade Center station, walk three blocks south on Church Street, take a left onto Liberty Street and walk two and a half blocks to the entrance on Liberty, between Nassau and William Streets.

BY BUS

Out-of-town buses
Arriving: Port Authority
From Port Authority, take the downtown or train to Broadway-Nassau Street. Walk three blocks south on Nassau to Liberty Street.

New York City Transit buses
M1 'to South Ferry': Runs along Fifth and Madison Avenues Exit at Broadway and Liberty Street. Walk one and a half blocks east on Liberty Street.

M6 'to South Ferry': Runs along Seventh Avenue, Broadway and Avenue of the Americas. Exit at Broadway and Liberty Street. Walk one and a half blocks east on Liberty Street.

M9 'to Battery Park City': Runs along Avenue B and East Broadway. Exit at Water Street and Maiden Lane. Walk two blocks west on Maiden Lane, until you see Liberty Street. Continue walking west for one block on Liberty Street.

M15 (Local Only) 'to South Ferry': Runs along First and Second Avenues. Exit at Water Street and Maiden Lane. Walk two blocks west on Maiden Lane, until you see Liberty Street. Continue walking west for one block on Liberty Street.

BY CAR

Please note: Parking space is limited in the Wall Street Area. There is some near the South Street Seaport Museum (Fulton and Water Streets).

From the East Side of Manhattan
Take FDR Drive south to the Civic Center (Brooklyn Bridge) exit. Proceed downtown on Broadway, then take a left turn onto Liberty Street.

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