Economy Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

About Economy Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Economy Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is a children's museum in St. Louis, MO. Visitors can lift an actual gold bar as an interactive exhibit, a hands-on experience mentioned in 16 reviews. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 259 visitors.

💬 What Visitors Say

• 💬Plan for tight security screening upon arrival—you'll need to pass through an intercom system, provide ID (if over 18), and go through a metal detector. Arrive a few minutes early to account for this process, though staff are friendly and welcoming.
• 🕐Visit on a weekday morning (like Tuesday at 11am) to experience the museum with fewer crowds, allowing more time to interact with exhibits like the real gold bar lift and commodity trading displays.
• 💡Don't skip the interactive exhibits and brief shows at the entrance—they're highly engaging for both kids and adults. The scavenger hunt activity earns you a free stress reliever gold bar prize.
• 💬Admission is completely free, and the museum provides a gift shop with free items like mini bags of shredded money—excellent value for a full afternoon of interactive, educational activities.
• 💡Ask staff for a map at the front desk and use it to guide your visit through exhibits on currency value, commodity trading, and stock market principles—having a clear path helps you get the most from this compact but information-rich museum.