As the nation’s central bank, the Federal Reserve sets monetary policy, supervises and regulates member financial institutions and provides an array of financial services. In the Fifth District, we contribute to the formulation of national monetary policy, gather and analyze regional economic data, and supervise and regulate financial institutions headquartered here. We also process currency, check and electronic payments for banks, and provide financial services to the U.S. Treasury.

Richmond was one of 37 cities that sought to be a Fed location and supporters of the idea pointed to Richmond's geographic location, its importance as a commercial and financial center, its transportation and communications facilities, as well as Virginia's leading regional role in the banking business.

Our diverse workforce provide expertise in economic research, banking supervision and regulation, financial and payments system services, as well as financial management, bank administration, information technology, and communications and security.

A virtual walkthrough of each exhibit in the museum is available on this site. Museum exhibits tell the story of money in Colonial America and the United States. Also on display are money-related artifacts and exhibits devoted to primitive monies, medieval and ancient coins, and other special-interest items.

The real museum is located at the Bank's headquarters in downtown Richmond. Tours of the Richmond Bank's Money Museum will be suspended until the end of 2009 as we renovate our museum and lobby. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Tours are available to students (high school and college), teachers, bankers, and community and business organizations. The general Bank tour takes about one hour to complete, but can be customized based on the special interests of the group. Bank tours may be scheduled on a limited basis due to several construction projects now underway. We apologize for any inconvenience and welcome you to periodically check this Web site for updated information.