Schedule a Field Trip

Public parking lots and garages are available around East 9th Street. The Bank cannot validate parking passes. Drivers who stay with their buses may park on Rockwell Avenue between East 6th and East 9th Streets.

• From Public Square/Tower City 
  • Cross Public Square northeast to Superior Avenue. Walk three blocks east on Superior Avenue.

• From the south via I-480 west and I-77 
  • Take I-77 north and exit at East 14th Street. Follow East 14th Street and turn left on Prospect Avenue and right on East 9th Street. Turn left on Rockwell Avenue, left on East 6th Street, and left on Superior Avenue.

• From the south, airport, and I-480 east via I-71 
  • Take I-71 north and exit at East 9th Street. Travel north on East 9th Street and turn left onto Rockwell Avenue. Turn left on East 6th Street and left on Superior Avenue.

• From the west via I-90 
  • Take I-90 east and exit at East 9th Street. Travel north on East 9th Street and turn left onto Rockwell Avenue. Turn left on East 6th Street and left on Superior Avenue.

• From the northeast via I-90 
  • Take I-90 west and keep right to continue on OH-2 west. Take the East 9th Street exit and turn left onto East 9th Street. Turn right onto St. Clair Avenue, left onto East 6th Street, and left onto Superior Avenue.

1. Please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time for security screening.
2. There is no on-site parking. We suggest parking at the paid lot at West 3rd Street and Rockwell.
3. Please enter via our Superior Avenue entrance.
4. The group leader should go directly into the building as directed by the Bank’s law enforcement staff for check in. The leader must have an accurate count of teachers, chaperones, and guests.
5. Visitors that are 16 and over must present a valid driver’s license, school ID, or similar authorized photo identification.
6. All Bank visitors are required to pass through a metal detector before entering the Bank. We strongly recommend that your group members refrain from bringing into the Bank personal property such as bags, backpacks, purses, and similar items. All such items that are brought into the Bank will be subject to X-ray scanning. No weapons of any kind or video equipment are allowed on the premises. Individuals carrying these or other prohibited items will be denied access to the building.

1. Students must always stay with their assigned group/chaperone.
2. Food, beverages, and gum are not allowed. Please leave them on the busses or dispose of them in the receptacles before entering the building.
3. Please silence cell phones.
4. Any individual or group whose behavior is disruptive will be asked to leave the building.
5. Photos are ONLY permitted in the Money Museum and the Historic Main Lobby. Anyone using a camera outside of those areas may be asked to leave the building immediately.

One adult chaperone is required for every 6 students in grades K-5 and one adult chaperone is required for every 10 students for grades 6-12. Chaperones are responsible for their students’ behavior and adherence to the guidelines while visiting.

Rosters must be emailed to learningcenter@clev.frb.org two weeks prior to your visit.

1. Be sure to count your students before you arrive and before you leave the building.
2. Teachers and chaperones are responsible for maintaining discipline as you would in the classroom.
3. Students must remain in chaperoned groups during the visit. It is the responsibility of the chaperone to stay with the group and to keep their student group together.
4. Field trip cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to the scheduled tour date by contacting learningcenter@clev.frb.org.

The Cincinnati Branch does not have on-site parking. However, there are parking lots and garages within a few blocks of the branch on Main Street and Vine Street. We do not validate parking.

• I-75 north 
  • I-75 south.
  • Exit at 1(A) to 2nd Street.
  • Go past Paul Brown Stadium, to Great American Ball Park (Main Street).
  • Turn left (north) on Main Street.
  • Turn left on 4th Street.

• From I-75/I-71 north (Kentucky) 
  • Cross the Ohio River.
  • Stay in far-right lane to take the 2nd Street exit.
  • Exit at 2nd Street. Stay to right as the exit is just after the bridge.
  • Turn left (north) on Main Street (just before the Great American Ball Park).
  • Turn left on 4th Street.

• From I-71 south 
  • Exit I-71 south at 3rd Street.
  • Turn right (north) on Main Street.
  • Turn left on 4th Street.

1. One adult is required for every 15 students. All visitors 16 and older must present a driver’s license or similar photo identification before being admitted into the building.
2. Split your class into two groups and assign a chaperone to each group.
3. One week prior to your visit send an alphabetized list of ALL students, adults, and chaperones, with the first and last names to learningcenter@clev.frb.org. Please bring this list with you on the day of your visit. Any changes to the list must be made 24 hours in advance. No additions to the roster will be accepted on the day of the tour.
4. Tour cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the scheduled tour date by contacting learningcenter@clev.frb.org.

1. Bus drivers or other transportation may drop off guests at the main entrance in front of the building on East 4th Street.
2. The group leader should go directly into the building as directed by law enforcement staff for check in. The leader must have an accurate count of teachers, chaperones, and guests.
3. All visitors are required to pass through a metal detector before entering the Bank. We strongly recommend that your group members refrain from bringing personal property such as bags, backpacks, purses, and similar items into the Bank. All such items that are brought into the Bank will be subject to X-ray scanning. No weapons of any kind or video equipment are allowed on the premises. Individuals carrying these or other prohibited items will be denied access to the building.
4. Each visitor will be given a “Special Event” pass upon arrival.

1. Students must stay with their assigned group/chaperone at all times.
2. Food, beverages, and gum are not allowed. Please leave these items on the busses or dispose of them in the receptacles before entering the building.
3. Please silence cell phones.
4. Any individual or group whose behavior is disruptive will be asked to leave the Federal Reserve Bank building.
5. Photography is not allowed in the Federal Reserve Bank building. This includes photos and videos taken by cell phones, digital cameras, or video cameras. Visitors will be asked to place their cell phones in a bin prior to entering the cash vault and can be reclaimed upon exiting the vault.
6. A law enforcement officer will accompany each group as they tour the vault and cash processing areas.

One adult chaperone is required for every 15 students in the Federal Reserve Bank building. Chaperones are responsible for their students’ behavior and adherence to the guidelines while visiting.

1. Be sure to count your students before you arrive and before you leave the building.
2. Teachers and chaperones are responsible for maintaining discipline as you would in the classroom.
3. Students must remain in chaperoned groups during the visit. It is the responsibility of the chaperone to stay with the group and to keep their student group together.
4. Teachers will receive a reminder email one week prior to their scheduled visitation date confirming tour details and status of roster submission.