Eesti Panga muuseum
The Eesti Panga muuseum (Bank of Estonia Museum) in Tallinn presents the history of Estonian money, the work of the central bank and finance through games, videos and historical objects.
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About the museum
The Eesti Panga muuseum presents Estonian money and its history, as well as the activity and past of the central bank. Since the history of the Bank of Estonia and that of the Estonian state are closely linked, the museum also gives an impression of the development of the state.
The museum's collection preserves the means of payment that have been in circulation in Estonia from 1918, from the beginning of the first period of independence to the present day. The collection includes an almost complete set of the means of payment used in Estonia, including Tallinna Arveldusring banknotes, tokens, the first marks and pennies, the kroons and senti after the currency reform of 1928, and the euro banknotes and coins of all euro-area countries. In addition, documents, photographs and objects from the activity of the Bank of Estonia are kept. The first items registered in the museum were the Banking Act of 1940 and the annual reports from the bank's first working years.
The exhibition consists of texts, animations, videos and various games, where you can try checking whether banknotes are genuine, forecasting economic development and managing the central bank's foreign reserves. The sense of the era is conveyed by wax figures of cultural figures depicted on the banknotes of the Estonian kroon. Money that was in circulation in Estonia and the historical Estonian gold bar from 1922 are also on display.
The museum is located on Estonia puiestee, near the Estonia Theatre and the Solaris centre, on the ground floor of the oldest building of the Bank of Estonia's complex of red-brick buildings; the building has kept its original appearance both inside and outside and is over a hundred years old.
Highlights
- Means of payment in circulation in Estonia from 1918
- Wax figures of cultural figures depicted on Estonian kroon banknotes
- Historical Estonian gold bar from 1922
- Interactive games: recognising counterfeit banknotes and economic forecasts
- Exchanging kroons for euros at the museum
- Free admission and virtual tour
Permanent exhibition
- Püsinäitus – The exhibition is about money and the work of the central bank: price stability, banking and settlement systems, and it introduces the money that was in circulation in Estonia.
- Founded
- 1997
- Operated by
- Eesti Pank
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Adults | free |
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Admission to the museum is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Wheelchair users are asked to call +372 668 0760 before their visit.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum is located on Estonia puiestee, near the Estonia Theatre and the Solaris centre.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum shop sells Bank of Estonia souvenirs and exchanges kroons for euros.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | The entrance is by the towers and the blue flags. A virtual tour of the museum is available on the website. |
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