Bank of Canada Museum, Financial education museum in downtown Ottawa, Canada
The Bank of Canada Museum presents interactive displays about economics, currency design, and monetary systems through digital technology and physical exhibits.
The museum opened in 1980 on the ground floor of the Bank of Canada building and underwent extensive renovations before reopening in 2017.
Exhibits feature artifacts including ancient shells used as currency and bank notes made from tree bark, illustrating the evolution of money across societies.
Located at 30 Bank Street, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with free admission and wheelchair accessibility.
The National Currency Collection contains over 100,000 artifacts including coins, bank notes, and engraving tools from different periods and regions.
Location: Ottawa
Inception: 1980
Founders: Bank of Canada
Official opening: 1980
Operator: Bank of Canada
Address: 30 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +16137828914
Website: https://bankofcanadamuseum.ca
GPS coordinates: 45.42151,-75.70206
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:32
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