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Public Tours of the Treasury Building The Treasury Historical Association has assisted the Department of the Treasury in its public tour program, both by providing valuable historic items for display in the restored rooms on the tour route and by assisting in the training of docents who guide the tours. The
United States Treasury Building is one of Washington's best kept
secrets. Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1972, the Treasury
Building is one of our nation's most significant monuments. A magnificent
granite structure in the Greek Revival style, it was constructed
over a period of 33 years, between 1836 and 1869.
The Treasury Building is the oldest departmental building in Washington.
It has had a great impact the design of other government buildings.
At the time of its completion, it was one of the largest office
buildings in the world.
The Department of the Treasury offers free 60-minute tours of the
Treasury Building, conducted by volunteer docents. The tours are
available most Saturday mornings, at 9:00, 9:45, 10:30 and 11:15
a.m. Advance reservations through your Congressional member's office
are a "must." Security clearance must be granted by the U.S. Secret
Service for all visitors, therefore full names, dates of birth and
Social Security numbers are required for all visitors at time of
registration. All visitors aged 16 and over must show a photo identification
for entry into the Building. Special arrangements must be made in
advance for visitors in wheelchairs, so that accommodations may
be made for entry to the building through a rampedl entrance.
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