MoneyMuseum, Currency museum in Hadlaubstrasse, Zürich, Switzerland.
The MoneyMuseum in Zürich is a museum dedicated to the history and function of money, spanning over 500 square meters (5,400 square feet). The collection displays currencies from ancient civilizations to modern financial instruments arranged in clearly organized rooms.
The museum was founded in 1999 and moved to its current building on Hadlaubstrasse in 2003. Since then, it has presented a comprehensive collection showing how money and payment systems evolved over thousands of years.
The exhibits show how different societies developed their monetary systems, from simple bartering to modern digital payments. You can see the role money played in various cultures and how it shaped everyday life.
The museum is easy to reach in a residential area and offers straightforward access to the exhibition spaces. Plan adequate time to explore the different periods and currency forms thoroughly.
The collection includes unusual payment objects such as feathers and bones from different cultures, showing how creatively people replaced money. Modern digital currencies are also part of the displays, illustrating how the concept of money continues to change.
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