Located at 30 Bank st and Wellington you will find the Bank of Canada Museum. This museum use to be on the ground floor of the Bank of Canada However it was relocated as part of Canada's 150th year celebrations into a separate underground building covered by modern trianglar structures. The museum is free, but closed now because of covid. There are many interactive educational displays that would be of interest to many. This includes the history of Canadian currency, Upper and Lower Canada provincial and large company (like the Hudson Bay Company) financial notes. There is also information about the purpose and function of the Bank of Canada, its monetary policys and how it plays a vital role in Canada's economy. The museum is very family oriented and is a nice spot for tourists to see when visting the parliament buildings and the downtown core of Ottawa. If you like my reviews, photos or videos please give them a thumbs up. Or follow me for more local guide information.

The challenge has been met! Our two teenage daughters enjoyed it very much, although one of them was not at all drawn to the subject at first. A good overview without going into details. It is much more than ancient coins. Very interactive. We'll keep the interest until then. Allow 2 hours. We duly did the tour in 1h30 and it was a little tight. Since it's free and a stone's throw from the parliament, why not at least give it a try? Note that there may be confusion with visits to the Royal Canadian Mint, which we did not have time to visit and compare.

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This museum is a unique place for people with an interest in money and how it has changed throughout the years. The major focus is on the Canadian economy and the evolution of money, coins and banknotes, from the later years of the 19th century to modern times. The place is truly enjoyable and the admission is free.

This is a very digital and pleasant museum - extremely friendly staff. It's a smaller museum - takes an hour or less - so it's a nice stop during your day downtown. The entrance is in one of the triangles on bank street. It has a lot of digital interaction with Avatar bracelets - I wish there was more history, factoids and nuggets of information on the cards/signs in the museum. Great for kids - stroller friendly - even has a kids scavenger hunt and a coloring spot. Worth a stop!

You can not beat this museum! It is free and located right downtown almost across from parliament. Great interactive exhibits as well as displays of money from around the world. It was fun trying to find the Finnish and Filipino money.

Great museum to visit. It's informative, fun and interactive. I was impressed by the stone at the entrance. And by a Sumerian tablet from 5000+ BC! Great collection of artifacts. I've learnt a lot. It's a very cool place. Not giving 5 stars as the loud game music took away from the experience.

It was free entry to the museum. Lots of interactive display which is good for kids and adults. The Bank of Canada Museum, located in Ottawa, offers an educational and interactive experience that explores the history and functions of the central bank of Canada. The museum offers a range of exhibits that cover various aspects of the Bank of Canada's work. These exhibits may include displays on the history of money, the design and production of banknotes, the importance of monetary stability, and the role of the bank in promoting a safe and sound financial system.

Not a big museum, but it has enough things to show and tell. Love how the digital wrest bands allow each person to interact with different exhibits. Kids enjoyed all the fun interactions while learning things about currency and how money works. The best part is it's FREE!!!

One thing the Canadians are really really good at, is making information accessible and interesting to all ages. Today, we visited the bank museum. Sounds boring, right? The central bank of Canada is inviting everyone to come (for free!) and learn about the Canadian economy, finance and currency. This museum is a state of the art facility with super high-tech exhibits. Even the kids were eager to learn about the 2% target inflation rate. They have a personalized experience in your preferred language, videos, interactive games, guided tour, and great view of the history of currencies. We even got to design a bill with our face on it! With this nice execution, everyone would love to learn. Just wow.

The kids loved this place. And, this place is free! They have a creative/coloring area for kids at the entrance. And there is an area where you could create an avatar for yourself. This digital avatar gets uploaded into a wearable tag that they give you when you begin the tour. There are 7 rooms or themed display areas. In each area, you could tap your tag and your avatar shows up. The kids loved this part. Then the avatars interact with you on the displays. In one of the interactive displays, we are given an amount of money (income) and we are asked to distribute the money to various things (expenses). In the end, based on your province, you will be shown how the average is and how we spent the money. There are a lots of tips and statistics along the way. Kids learned a lot. There are video games as well.

An amazing experience for the family. Lots of knowledge and information. Easy to navigate. Special activities for kids. Welcoming and friendly staff. And it’s freeee.

Kids love it! So high tech, interactive, and engaging. Lots to learn and see! Kids love making their own avatars, using the wristbands, making their own banknotes, and doing the scavenger hunts. They are learning and playing which is a perfect mix! Highly recommend!

Great place to learn more about money but before you ask, no they don't give out samples! Talk about a discrepancy in supply and demand.

Great experience! Lots of things to learn in a very fun and interesting way. We went on a Monday morning and it’s very quiet. And also it’s free.

It exceed our expectations! A beautiful museum with a very modern approach to organising the exhibition. We will return for sure.

There is no parking in the compound. We had to park in a nearby underground parking lot, which was inconvenient and almost 15min walking distance. Entry to the museum is free, it is stroller friendly. You will need atleast 2-3hours to explore completely without rush. Staff are friendly. There are many interactive platforms which would be great for economic enthusiasts. Displays were interesting.

An interesting museum. Not so big but worth to spend a few hours to understand more about Canadian money. A good place for kids to do a little craft, quiet and relax place. Only that parking is always a problem in Ottawa downtown, has to plan a nearest parking garage which was a few block away to park before you can access the museum.

Very good. The exhibits were engaging for kids and interesting. And free!

Nice place free entry Dog friendly Outside is a great place to sit Tulips near by in summers early-late june I believe No need to buy tickets in advance Very big underground space to explore

When I first came across this place, I thought it would be a somewhat interesting way to waste some time. I was so wrong, as it was an absolutely amazing experience. I'm surprised that they don't charge any money for the amazing experience they provide. It's great for kids and adults alike, as they distribute electronic wristbands that control different games and machines around the museum. All of the exhibits are highly intriguing, and it's one of the best and most underrated museums in Canada. 5+ Stars!

Hands down this is the best museum in Ottawa. Really well developed programming and really no astroturfing of political nonsense that is common in the other big galleries. Some of the exhibits are built around essential lessons for money and the economy - they should be taught in every school across the country and not reserved just for Ottawa.

(Translated by Google) Free admission museum. Have a good look at Canadian monetary development Free admission museum. Good view of Canadian money development (Original) Free admission museum. Have a good look at Canadian monetary development 무료입장 가능한 박물관. 캐나다 화폐 발전상을 잘 볼 수 있음

Lovely museum to check out! For a free museum, there is plenty to learn. The Bank of Canada Museum is great for kids as there are many interactive displays and activities, and beautiful lights. All ages can learn about the history of currency, and there are some amazing historic artifacts of currency. The location is great as well, in close proximity to Parliament Hill (under a 5 minute walk), and is right around the corner from Parliament Station for Line 1. With great activities, accessibility, and plenty to learn — all for free — the Bank of Canada museum is definitely recommended for visitors of Ottawa (and locals!)

very interesting and attractive place! many interactive activities, perfect for kids and adults. a lot of really interesting information on history of economy, great numismatic collection. highly recommended!

Entrance is free. Museum basically has fun interactive activities teaching kids and youth about managing money and how interest rates impact the economy. They also explain how bank of canada operates and about its reserves. They have also displayed different currencies. I would recommend to visit the museum with fresh mind so you are retaining the information you are reading or hearing. It can take up to 1.5 hour for the tour (if you are actually reading everything)

It will take about 30-40 minutes for the whole thing and it’s a pretty interesting interactive experience. It would be a great experience to bring kids and it’s FREE ADMISSION. 4 stars because the gift shop was mid LOL.

Nice little museum at a super convenient location, walkable from the parliament building. We loved our visit. My kids enjoyed learning more about money and they had a play station setup which was thoroughly enjoyed by my toddler too. The staff is so sweet and welcoming, really enjoyed talking with them as well. We'll definitely stop by here from time to time whenever we're visiting downtown.

Great place to visit with children and teenagers. They can grasp the actual history of money and how it all began. The museums has an extensive collection of archeological artifacts to take you through the entire journey. The explanation they offer is very interesting and simple. They all have a simulator at the end where you can actual see how your world activities contribute to the world economy. I found the experience, especially, wonderful. It a great way to get children thinking 🤔. It’s a great way to teach children the impact of finance, its significance in the world. Amazing learning place !!!!

Not a big museum but much more interesting than what I expected. There was a German 50,000 Marks note from Reichs Bank equal to 2.5 USD in 1923!!! Or a cash register made by NCR. NCR makes ATM machines, self checkout, … these days. Couldn’t spend enough time there to read about all items. Will visit it again. Added a few photos.

Nice clean and modern space and exhibits. I only had a couple of hours this time so I wasn't able to read every description, but looking at the different currencies and the history of what was currency in the past was illuminating. One of the the things that made my visit really delightful was how cheerful and engaging the staff members were. It was a joy to visit with them and the museum today.

A real surprise to enter the museum, they make a tremendous effort to give an interactive, personalized and modern approach to a subject that is regularly shown in a monitonous way, however this is something different, they have managed to make it entertaining and fun, since it began until it ends, it all starts with your bracelet and your avatar, until the creation of your own paper money, they are truly geniuses. They link that you learn while they entertain you.

I liked the games and other fun activities, I still think there should be more plaques to read. I found it difficult to find the item I wanted to read about through the smart screen system since there are so many items.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting and interactive. (Original) Très intéressant et interactif.

It's free!

They had a super cute exhibit we didn't know about and got to walk right into, taught some fun facts about money.

Unexpectedly surprised with the interactive exhibits. Definitely worth the visit if your in Ottawa.

You will recieve warm greetings and kind help. I have visited many times all with great experience. Other than the museum itself, the boutique attracts visitors so much as well.

An interesting visit, very interactive displays. Suitable for school groups and interested adults. An hour is a good length of time for a visit.

Interesting interactive experience. Free and not very busy. I rather enjoyed it but probably isn't for everyone.

Definitely 4.5 Stars but they don't offer that availability. Terrific Museum a little bit Interactive and fabulous displays. Highly recommended

Not enough physical artifacts compared to the digital elements.

Great artifacts to be seen in a modern setting. Would recommend for families or tourists to visit. Best things it's FREE to the public!

I visited with my nieces, they had fun with all the interactive activities. I also enjoyed all the activities. This is a free museum and you could buy some of the old banknotes.

An absolutely incredible museum to learn about the bank of Canada for kids and parents and honestly everyone. Very accessible, lots of knowledgeable staff and has a small gift shop. Also! Free admission!

Went with new friends during the week. It's a smaller museum than thought. Great place to take your kids especially if you're teaching about the value of a dollar. They can also learn the history too.

A great place to learn about the economy and money. The staff are very nice. The place is beautiful.

Small but excellent museum. Really informative displays, with a modern hands on approach. Good for a quick visit.

Nice free museum near parliament hill. You do learn about how money works in a fun and interactive way via and interactive bracelet that they give you. It took me about 45 min to complete. I would probably give it an hour.

There is a very interesting woman working in the gift shop. I forgot her name unfortunately. She was so kind. She was also very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Canadian paper money. And Pokemon cards ( for the 11 year old in our group) Thanks for making our visit interesting

Great museum about money, free admission and self guided tours. Highly recommend for adults and older kids.

I went with a group of friends on May 22nd. The staff members are welcoming and they have an impressive level of knowledge. You can tell that they enjoy teaching. Towards the end of our tour, a staff member approached us. He invited us to a table that has physical money from different historical periods. He had some artifacts on hand that he let us hold. He was asking us engaging questions about how these different trading methods made sense in those time periods. He guided us to the correct answers without simply reciting a bunch of facts. He handed us a heavy dark green tablet with some engravings on it. He asked us what it could be made out of and why it would be valuable as a method of payment. The answer was surprising. A memorable learning experience for all ages.

Very interactive exploration of the Canadian banking system. The work that went into the exhibits is impressive. The exhibit on Viola Desmond and her fight against segregation was especially impactful. Wonderful for people of all ages. Highly recommend!

We had a great time at this museum! We had shown up one hour before closing and didn't get to see everything. My kids begged to go back and see the rest. It is not a large museum, but they have lots to see and learn about. There are fun, interactive media stations to help engage the kids in some of the dryer topics. I found it very well done. The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly.

Good, well-curated museum, catering for adults and children very well without taking away from the other. A good collection and worth seeing, especially as it is free to visit. The labelling system is a but cumbersome, as one has to look up items on separate screens, and, while this allows for more information to be communicated, and the item to be seen up-close, it means that the viewer does not know what the item is that he is looking at, without taking down the code and looking it up on a separate computer. The shop could do with more variety. Good and pleasant staff.

Excellent museum that is FREE of charge. They have a lot of interactive displays and activities for all ages. Great information on the history of currency

Your was Great

Best museum in Ottawa plus it's FREE! Very interactive and you get to learn a lot about the economy in simple terms, making you more financially literate.

Great

(Translated by Google) Very interesting (Original) Très intéressant

FREEEEEEE!

Very interesting

(Translated by Google) We loved it very informative (Original) Nous avons adoré très instructif

I learnt so much about the evolution of Canada’s currencies and currencies from all over the world. The main attraction was the vertical note with the first black woman on it. Totally worth visiting, there are great fun games to play too

Too much electronic interactive stuff

(Translated by Google) Coke is a nice museum (Original) Cok güzel bir müze

The museum is a perfect exhibition size for kids! Not too long and full of very interesting samples and interactive stations. There's no entrance fee. You simply walk in and get a interactive bracelet and off you go! In 2 hours or less, the currency history is revealed! Information that is more valuable than your classroom session. They even teach you about the economy and how it works globally. A definite stop while in Ottawa!

Fun, interesting, and free! I enjoy going here when I am in downtown Ottawa and I am bored. It has a bunch of interesting things and looks like a space ship inside! It is super accessible for people with special needs.

(Translated by Google) It is really a be nice experience to learn some of the history of our country and other (Original) C'est vraiment une tre belle expérience d'apprendre un peu de la histoire de notre pays et des autres

So much great currency history with knowledgeable staff!!

Good tour!

(Translated by Google) Excellent attention (Original) Excelente atención

(Translated by Google) We can make our dollars in paper (Original) Nous pouvons faire nos dollars en papier

Fun place to visit, interactive. Very nice staff.

Best for kids

Very interesting and neat museum, can't beat free :)

(Translated by Google) Great for kids, it's fun to learn something new. (Original) Super für Kinder, da macht es Spaß etwas neues zu lernen.

Nice

It's free. It's very entertaining. There is free wifi and its educational! What's not to love.

Worth to be visited

Very fun and interactive! Went here about a year ago and had a great time

Fun and educational place for kids and adults alike, plus admission is free!

No fee entry. Great interactive displays for kids & adults alike. Museum is hidden in plain sight right off of Spark St pedestrian walkway & steps from Parliament. Always visit when in Ottawa.

(Translated by Google) Very well (Original) Très bien

Free admission, and exhibits are cool, but there is not much here, basically two rooms.

Smaller museum but highly interactive. Staff is very friendly and it's great for kids to learn about money, finances and more.