Bank of Canada Museum

About the Bank of Canada Museum

The Bank of Canada Museum is a free interactive museum located at 30 Bank Street, steps from Parliament Hill and the Sparks Street Mall. It's housed in the Bank of Canada's head office complex, which features a distinctive glass atrium entrance designed by Arthur Erickson.

The museum takes a hands-on approach to economics and monetary history. Rather than a traditional exhibit format, it uses gamification and interactive technology to put visitors at the centre of Canada's financial system.

What to See

• National Currency Collection — Over 110,000 artifacts spanning centuries of monetary history, from shells and tree bark notes to modern banknotes
• The 2% Rocket — A cockpit simulator where you fly a ship to learn about the Bank of Canada's inflation target
• Design-Your-Own Banknote — Create and print your own custom banknote
• Interactive Avatar System — A wristband links to exhibits throughout the museum, personalizing your experience
• Temporary exhibitions on money-related themes rotate throughout the year

Hours

• Thursday to Monday: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Tuesday & Wednesday: Closed
• Summer (May–Labour Day): Open 7 days a week, 10 AM – 5 PM

Getting There

• By Transit: Parliament Station (O-Train Line 1) is a 5-minute walk
• By Car: Paid parking garages on Queen Street and Albert Street nearby
• On Foot: At the corner of Bank and Wellington, directly off the Sparks Street pedestrian mall