Philadelphia Fed Opens Redesigned Money in Motion Exhibit

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Contact: Sarah Katz, Media Relations

Philadelphia — The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia today opens its redesigned Money in Motion exhibit in preparation for America's 250th anniversary. Located steps from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, the reimagined exhibit features engaging and interactive installations that explore currency, the economy, and the Federal Reserve’s mission. Money in Motion is open to the public beginning June 4, 2026, and admission is free.

The exhibit features nearly 400 historic artifacts from the Bank's coin and currency collection, as well as installations that explain the fundamentals of the U.S. economy, banking, and the Federal Reserve’s history and mission. The redesigned exhibit includes:

• Evolution of money since the 1790s, including a $100,000 bill: Explore how bills and coins have evolved over the decades. Visitors will see one of the few remaining $100,000 bills, the largest denomination ever printed, two of the first quarters ever minted, and gold coins from the California Gold Rush.
• Replica bank vault door: Snap a photo in front of the door before exploring what’s inside the exhibit.
• Hands-on Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) game: Take a seat at the FOMC table to assess the health of the U.S. economy. Review the data, weigh the tradeoffs, and set the course for interest rates.
• Counterfeit money activity: Discover the key differences between real and counterfeit bills, then put your skills to the test to help a cheesesteak shop to decide whether a bill is real or fake.
• Short film explaining the purposes and functions of the Federal Reserve: Learn about the Federal Reserve’s work to foster a sound financial system and a healthy economy, and the institution’s role in major economic events throughout history.
• Free souvenir: Take home a bag filled with real shredded money to remember your visit.

“The Money in Motion exhibit is a great example of how the Philadelphia Fed connects with communities through economic education,” said Anna Paulson, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. “We are excited to offer a fun, accessible way for people of all ages to learn about the economy and the work of the Federal Reserve.”

Money in Motion is in the lobby of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, located at Ten Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106. The entrance to the exhibit is on 6th street, across from the National Constitution Center. The exhibit is open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the last visitors admitted at 4 p.m. No advance tickets are required for groups smaller than 15 people. Find more information about visiting as a group and other guidelines here.

“We redesigned Money in Motion to be a hands-on experience that helps people learn in an exciting and engaging way,” said Andrew Hill, assistant vice president of economic education at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. “Through the interactive installations and historic currency, visitors will explore the Federal Reserve’s role in the economy and experience nearly two centuries of monetary history firsthand.”

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s lobby also features Alexander Calder's White Cascade, the world’s largest mobile, measuring 100 feet tall and weighing almost 10 tons. The iconic piece is located in the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s lobby, adjacent to the exhibit.

About the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia helps formulate and implement monetary policy; supervises state member banks, bank holding companies, and savings and loan holding companies; and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. It is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.