Learn the rich history of the United States Mint and how we produce billions of coins each year for the American public with a free, guided tour of the Denver facility.
While in Denver, be sure to visit the Mint’s Gift Shop. The Gift Shop is open to the public and offers a great selection of coins and one-of-a-kind souvenirs.
Watch this video for a virtual tour of the U.S. Mint in Denver.
Tour Tickets
Tour tickets are available from the Tour Information Window on Cherokee Street between Colfax Avenue and West 14th Avenue. It opens at 7 a.m. on Monday through Thursday (excluding observed federal holidays), and will remain open until all tickets have been distributed.
Tickets are for same-day tours only; no advance tickets are available. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to 5 per person. All visitors must be 7 years and older.
We recommend arriving at the ticket window as early as possible for your best opportunity to obtain tickets, as they run out quickly. Peak season is Memorial Day through Labor Day, but the tours are very popular year round.
Tour Hours
The Denver Mint offers up to 6 tours a day with a maximum of 50 people on each tour. Tours are offered Monday through Thursday (excluding observed federal holidays) at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. They last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
There may be days that tours are not available, and tours may be canceled without prior notice. Please be aware that coin production schedules vary. Coins may not be in production during your tour.
Tours will be closed on the following days:
- November 23, 2023
- December 11, 2023 (8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. tours only)
- December 13, 2023
- December 25 through December 28, 2023
- January 1, 2024
- January 15, 2024
- February 19, 2024
Request a Group Tour
Group tours for the 2023 season are full. To add your group (15-50 visitors) to the waitlist for 2024, download the group tour request form (PDF) and email it to DenverMintTours@usmint.treas.gov. We will notify you only if we are able to accommodate your request. We do not offer group tours during peak season (Memorial Day through Labor Day).
Tour Visitors Policy
All visitors must be at the tour entrance located on Cherokee Street 30 minutes before their scheduled tour time. Late arrivals will not be admitted. Visitors must present a ticket to gain entry. Lost tickets cannot be replaced and are non-transferable.
Tours are subject to cancellation, possibly with little or no notice, when circumstances warrant building closure or other cancellation at the United States Mint’s sole discretion. Please plan accordingly. Thank you for your understanding.
There is an extensive list of prohibited items, including all purses and bags. The Mint does NOT provide lockers or storage for any items. All visitors are subject to a security screening, including metal detection and X-ray examination of hand-carried items. The United States Mint reserves the right to deny access to anyone at any time.
Permitted items:
- A palm-sized wallet that fits in your pocket
- Powered off cameras/cell phones. Photography is prohibited while on the tour
- Umbrellas, walkers, wheelchairs
- Empty water bottles
- Medical items necessary for the safety and well-being of the visitor
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
- Handbags, purses, fanny packs, tote bags, backpacks, packages, and bags
- Food and drinks
- Lighters and matches
- Weapons, including pocket knives and personal protective devices such as pepper spray
Special Requirements
The Mint facility is wheelchair accessible and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
If you require a sign language interpreter, contact us at least ten days in advance by email DenverMintTours@usmint.treas.gov, or call us at 303-405-4761.
Gift Shop
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Gift Shop entrance is on Cherokee Street, between West Colfax Avenue and West 14th Avenue.
Sales Information: 303-572-9500
Tour Location and Parking
United States Mint – Denver Mint
320 West Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80204-2693
The Mint does not provide parking, but there are meters and pay lots within a few blocks. Please allow yourself additional time for parking. No curbside drop-offs or pickups are allowed around the Mint facility.
Directions From I-25
From I-25 North
- Exit at 210A for US-40/US-287/Colfax Avenue
- Turn Right onto W. Colfax Avenue (I-70-BL E) towards the gold dome of the State Capitol
- The United States Mint is approximately 1.2 miles on W Colfax Avenue on the right between Delaware and Cherokee Streets
From I-25 South
- Exit at 210A for US-40/US-287/Colfax Avenue
- Turn Left onto W. Colfax Avenue (I-70-BL E) towards the gold dome of the State Capitol
- The United States Mint is approximately 1.2 miles on W Colfax Avenue on the right between Delaware and Cherokee Streets
Denver Mint Tour Survey
After your visit, please share your experience with us by taking a brief online survey.