Federal Reserve Bank of New York

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, located in Lower Manhattan, is the center of Federal Reserve activities within the United States. It is responsible for the most rigorous supervision and regulation of some of the largest financial institutions in the world. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's function is to help maintain and stabilize the U.S. financial system and uphold the nation's monetary policy. The public at large can visit and explore the Visitor's Center of the Federal Reserve Bank, which offers free educational tours of the building for those who register online. Visitors can see the historic 1934 Trading Room, where agents and directors were located, and view round-the-clock open-market operations. There is also the Federal Reserve Money Museum, which contains examples of coins and currency, tools used by the Federal Reserve, and a digital theater.