Suomen Pankin rahamuseo

About the museum

The money museum run by the Bank of Finland is located in central Helsinki, next to the Bank of Finland, at the foot of Helsinki Cathedral, at Snellmaninkatu 2. The museum is intended for everyone interested in the economy and social issues, and its task is to increase citizens' knowledge of the economy, the Bank of Finland and the Eurosystem.

The exhibition is built around four themes: the history of money and banking, monetary policy, economic literacy and banknote art. The history section presents turning points in Finnish history from an economic perspective and shows how the Bank of Finland developed from a bank issuing roubles and kopecks into a full member of the Eurosystem.

The monetary policy section explains the workings of the Eurosystem, the objectives and decision-making of monetary policy, how the stability of the financial system is ensured and how cash is put into circulation. The museum is home to the Talousosaamiskeskus (Economic Literacy Centre), whose guided tours and events deepen visitors' understanding of money and the economy.

Highlights

• History of money and payments
• Monetary policy and the Eurosystem
• Economic literacy and the Talousosaamiskeskus
• Banknote art
• Free guided tours in Finnish, Swedish and English
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Rahamuseon perusnäyttely – The exhibition is built around four themes: the history of money and banking, monetary policy, economic literacy and banknote art.

Founded

1901

Operated by

Suomen Pankki

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission to the money museum is always free. Guided tours are free of charge.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• 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

The museum is step-free.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is next to Helsinki Cathedral on the Snellmaninkatu side.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

The museum café and souvenir shop are open during the museum's opening hours.

Events & venue rental

As far as we know, the museum does not rent out spaces for external events.

The Money Museum is a Bank of Finland facility and is used for official purposes only; it cannot be booked for private events.

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