Culture, arts & entertainment: things to do in Philadelphia

THURSDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2025
A THING TO DO THIS THURSDAY

in PHILADELPHIA
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Estimated cost Free Estimated duration 30 mins - 1 hour Distance away About a mile away
Discover the history of American coinage and banknotes with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's displays at their museum on Independence Mall - with a range of currency-linked exhibits including a 25-foot tower of shredded bills. Take a self-guided tour between 9.30am and 4pm, and you won't need a collection of modern coinage to get in - it's free.
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