Housed in Ottawa’s oldest stone building, the Bytown Museum explores the city’s history, from the construction of the Rideau Canal until today.
Create your own avatar and learn about the important role you play in the economy. Hands-on exhibits illuminate everything from the psychology of economic expectations to the history of bank note design.
Mixed in with all the high-tech interactive exhibits are informative videos, multimedia stations and old-school displays featuring centuries' worth of economic artifacts—from shells once used as money to bank notes made from tree bark—together with their history and lore.
Housed in a totally renovated building in downtown Ottawa that re-opened in 2017, the Bank of Canada Museum is fun for people of all ages—and admission is always free!
More Details
Address
30 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Local
Major credit cards accepted
Accessibility: Washrooms
Partial
Dates & Hours of Operation
September to May: Thursday to Monday, from 10:00 to 17:00 May to Labour Day: 7 days per week, 10:00 to 17:00
Reservations (Large Groups)
Recommended
Onsite Parking
None
Admission (regular adult price)
Free
Time Needed to Visit
1 hr
Coach Parking
Within two blocks
Comp policy for the Driver and/or the Escort
Not available
Group Rates Offered
Maximum Group Size
100
Student friendly web page
Location
Bank of Canada Museum
Bank of Canada Museum
30 Bank Street
Ottawa ON K1A 0G9
Canada
Bank of Canada Museum
Bank of Canada Museum
30 Bank Street
Ottawa ON K1A 0G9
Canada
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