Tour of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
| Date |
Thursday, August 7, 2025
10 - 11:15 a.m. |
| Location | Federal Bank of Minneapolis | 90 Hennepin Avenue | Minneapolis, MN 55401 |
| Instructions for Guests | Parking is available in the following locations: Hennepin Avenue Ramp, 25 N 1st St: The entrance is on 1 st St N between Hennepin Ave and First Ave N. The Archive Ramp, 110 N 1st St: The entrance is on Azine Alley. Second + Second Ramp, 128 N 2nd St: The entrance is on Second Ave N between 1st St N and 2nd St N. Nicollet Island Surface Lot: The lot located on Nicollet Island is accessed by traveling east on the Hennepin Ave bridge and turning right onto Wilder St. |
| Cost | The Federal Reserve Tour is FREE. Money will be needed to pay for your lunch at the Red Cow and for parking. |
| Registration | Please register by July 31, 2025. Dr. Wickam will need to give your name to the Federal Reserve one week before our tour. Register |
| Sponsors | Dr. Molly J. Wickam, Program Director, MA Teaching, Bethel University’s Education Unit |
Event Description
Join fellow Bethel business education alumni and current Bethel business education students for an exclusive tour (limited to 15 people) of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Deepen your understanding of central banking, monetary policy, and the Fed’s role in shaping our economy. Explore topics such as interest rates, banking regulations, and currency distribution; valuable knowledge you can bring back to your classroom.
In addition to learning, this event is an opportunity to reconnect with other Bethel alumni who are business teachers so you can build your professional network.
After the tour, join us for lunch at the Red Cow North Loop, located at 208 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Federal Bank of Minneapolis
90 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Special Instructions:
The Federal Reserve Bank is a secure facility. All visitors must enter through the main entrance on Hennepin Avenue. Weapons of any kind, including pocket utility knives and self-defense pepper spray, are not permitted in the building. Once inside the first set of doors, press the red intercom button located on the left wall and let Law Enforcement staff know that you are here for a tour.
All visitors must pass through a metal detector and have all personal belongings x-rayed. Please do not bring bulky, oversized items (e.g., backpack, tote bag, duffel bag, luggage) or electronics (e.g., laptop, tablet, camera, video equipment) into the building.
Please arrive ten minutes earlier than the scheduled tour time for this security screening process. Tours begin promptly. Late arrivals will not be admitted. Tour participants arriving more than 15 minutes early will be required to wait outside. Please note, restrooms are not accessible to visitors until the tour begins.
All adults must provide a government-issued photo ID to enter the building.
Food and beverages are not permitted on tours and are not available for purchase in the building.
Photography is limited inside the building. The guide will let you know where it is permissible to take photographs.
Questions?
Dr. Molly Wickam, m-wickam@bethel.edu or 763.486.5365