Free (shredded) money…read more I heard about this place years ago and always wanted to stop. The museum takes less than an hour so I wouldn't recommend driving out of your way to visit but if you are in town it is worth a stop. There is no parking lot. There is street parking available you just have to drive around until you find it. Upon entering you will need to show id and go through a metal detector since you are entering the federal reserve building they have security protocols in place to enter. Let's start out by saying the building is beautiful and it was awesome to see such a piece of history in that regard. There is a lady at a desk that will point you in the direction of the museum and answer any questions you might have. The museum discusses what they do at the Cleveland federal reserve, discussed the history of money, and talks about what makes money useable. There are several interactive displays like barter island, guess the counterfeit bill, and other money related games. I took my son and although the business was short I felt like he learned a lot about money in the timeframe we were there. When finished before you exit you are able to take a bag of shredded money. They also have a children's book and other educational materials to help learn more about money. Overall it was a great museum and free! A unique experience that we are lucky to live close to. They museum does have short hours so make sure you check ahead of time before visiting to make sure they are open.

Well worth a visit when you are in the area and have a bit of extra time, but probably not worth a…read morespecial trip. Located Downtown next to the main Public Library the Federal Reserve allows visitors to the Money Museum. Entering the building is like going through security at the airport, you need to show an ID, go through a metal detector and put your items through the x-ray machine. Once inside you are directed to a volunteer who will give you a nice little talk and information about the building. After that you can go through the museum which is set up on two levels and through a number of rooms that have been retrofitted. First the good, which is the interior of the building is incredible, well worth checking out, ornate and loaded with detail as an architecture fan I really enjoyed this. The museum has some interesting information on the formation and history of the Federal Reserve System and the Cleveland Bank. It also provides some nice exhibits on US currency and basic economic information. Much of the museum seems to be more geared towards children, nicely educational but still fun for the young ones. Also as you finish with the museum you will find some interesting pamphlets with more information as well as the bags of shredded bills you can take home. The bad is that the museum is rather small with limited displays. I would have liked more information on the Cleveland Bank and how it operates. I believe that I spent about a half hour or so total in the museum, so this is not a huge destination. Overall an interesting stop if you are downtown, this would be a good little trip for the kids, especially if you want to get them learning about money and economic issues.