Currency Museum
Museums
Downtown
History, Politics, Math
Notes: The museum is wheelchair accessible from the Sparks Street entrance.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Currency Museum
Evolution of Currency Tour
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245 Sparks St (near Kent) Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9 |
+1 613 782 8914 Fax: +1 613 782 7761 |
Description
Visitors are encouraged to explore the evolution of money and the monetary system during a visit to this somewhat quirky museum, situated on the ground floor of the Bank of Canada building on Sparks Street. Displays focus not only on Canadian currencies, but also on those of the entire world; a highlight is a giant circular stone once used as legal tender on Yap Island in the South Pacific.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 1pm-5pm, Sun, 10:30am-5pm, Mon-Sat, May-Labour Day; 10:30am-5pm, Tues-Sat, Labour Day-AprVisit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Exposure
Indoor with climate control.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Bus
Walking
Notes: The Sparks Street Mall, where the museum's main entrance is located, is a pedestrian-only street. Cars can stop briefly on Wellington Street or Kent Street to let passengers out close to the museum.
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: $5-$10
Parking Safety: Safe
Notes: The museum does not have a parking lot. The closest parking spot is the underground garage at the 240 Sparks shopping complex, across from the museum at Kent and Queen Streets.
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