2017 GALLERY GUIDE
Welcome to the Bank of Canada Museum! It s not a bank where you deposit your money or apply for a loan it s a central bank. What the Bank of Canada does may be a mystery to you, but we re here to change all that. Come into our galleries to explore the economic lives of Canadians, travel through the history of money and discover the role the Bank of Canada plays in helping the Canadian economy run smoothly. See the economy from a whole new perspective yours. PROGRAMMING SPACE BOUTIQUE WASHROOMS RECEPTION DESK ELEVATOR CLOAK ROOM
ZONE 1 At the Heart of the System Your Museum experience begins here. Personalize your visit by registering a bracelet at the RFID identification station and creating an avatar for yourself a little character who will represent you in your journey through the economic system. But this zone is not just the gateway to the Bank of Canada Museum, it s a mini-museum in itself. Here s where you can learn what the Bank of Canada does, check out our showcase of feature artifacts, visit the video wall and see one of our temporary special exhibits. IMMERSIVE ENTRANCE G1.3 G1.4 Video Wall The Bank s 4 Core Functions G1.1 G1.2 G1.2 Visitor Registration (Avatar) RFID Terminal G1.3 SEATING G1.1 Immersive Entrance G1.4
ZONE 2 We Are the Economy The economy includes industry, manufacturers, exports and your morning stop at the coffee shop. Explore your understanding of spending and saving and see how they can help forecast our financial future. Get up close and personal with the Canadian economy. Supply & Demand Expectations Infographic Panel National Map Vault Production & Consumption Landscape Wall Z2.1 Z2.2 Z2.3 Z2.4 Z2.5 Z2.6 Z2.6 Z2.5 Z2.4 Z2.2 Z2.1 Z2.3
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ZONE 3 The Bank of Canada at Work Fly a rocket ship through a galaxy of inflationary and deflationary forces, adjust the interconnected ebb and flow of the economic system, and walk through hundreds of years of economic history to see how the Bank of Canada is working for all of us. Z3.1 Z3.2 Z3.3 Z3.4 Z3.5 Vault Policy Functions The Rocket Landing 2% Bank of Canada Timeline Pipes & Tanks Funds Management
ZONE 4 Making Sense of Money Whether it s made of copper, paper or plastic, money s basic purpose never changes. Grab this chance to check out the real thing, money from around the world and across history. Z4.1 Z4.2 Z4.3 Z4.1 Z4.2 Z4.3 Vault Geographical Perspective Showcase Challenging Perspective Showcase Money Evolution Timeline
ZONE 5 The Money in Your Wallet The Bank of Canada is solely responsible for producing Canadian bank notes, showcasing cultural icons while it creates currency. Here s where you will see the beauty of every Bank of Canada note and discover the artistry and technology behind all of them. You can even try your hand at designing one yourself! Z5.2 Z5.1 Z5.3 Z5.4 Z5.1 Z5.2 Vault In Our Pockets Design Your Own Bank Note Z5.3 Security Features Z5.4 Bank Note Life Cycle
ZONE 6 Multimedia Presentation This is where it all comes together helping you see the Bank of Canada and our economy in a clear, new light. Z6.1 Z6.1 At the Heart of the System
ZONE 7 We Are All Connected We all reach out to the global economy and in turn it touches all of us. Become informed about trends in the world s financial system and what the Bank is keeping an eye on. Then prepare to say So long, because it s also time to return your bracelet and bid a fond farewell to your avatar. Thank you for visiting the Bank of Canada Museum. Z7.1 Z7.2 Global Trends Bye, Bye, Avatar! Z7.1 Z7.2
THE VAULTS ZONE Out of the Vaults At 120,000 artifacts and growing, the National Currency Collection is your currency collection. The collection not only provides artifacts to support our exhibit themes, it s also a fascinating exhibition in its own right. So feel free to examine the carefully selected artifacts while walking through an economic tour of cultural history. Vault Production & Consumption Vault Policy Functions Z2.5 Z3.1 Z4.1 Z3.1 Vault Geographical Perspective Z4.1 Z5.1 Z2.5 Vault In Our Pockets Z5.1
Visitor Information Open 10:00 to 17:00 daily Closed Mondays from October through April Please see our website for our holiday schedule Admission is free Contact Information Bank of Canada Museum 30 Bank Street Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0G9 613-782-8914 Email: museum-musee@bankofcanada.ca Twitter: @BoCMuseum Website: bankofcanadamuseum.ca While Visiting the Museum We welcome service animals, but pets are not permitted in the Museum. If you don t wish to carry coats, bags or other items, you may leave them at our free coat check. The Museum is not responsible for any lost or stolen articles. Our floor staff are trained in first aid and have access to immediate security services. Come to them first with any emergency. Books, gifts and other Museum souvenirs are available in our boutique.
Bank of Canada Museum Services Visitor Services Visit the Museum reception desk to borrow a wheelchair; borrow a magnifying glass; get printed information about the Bank of Canada; or get instructions on using our free Wi-Fi, available everywhere in the Museum. National Currency Collection Services Collection services are by appointment only. Our staff will be pleased to help you gain access to our research library of books, catalogues and periodicals; obtain high-resolution digital photographic files of artifacts from the National Currency Collection; and answer any questions you have about a currency item or other artifact in our collection. Contact Information: Phone: 613-782-7004 Email: ncc-cnn@bankofcanada.ca
Z4.1 Z4.2 ZONE 4 Z4.3 Z3.3 Z3.5 Z3.2 Z3.4 ZONE 3 Z3.1 Z5.2 Z5.1 Z5.3 ZONE 2 ZONE 6 Z2.6 Z6.1 Z2.5 Z2.4 Z5.4 ZONE 5 Z2.2 Z2.1 Z2.3 Z7.1 Z7.1 ZONE 7 IMMERSIVE ENTRANCE ENTRÉE IMMERSIVE G1.4 T1.1 ZONE 1 G1.3 G1.2 TEMPORARY EXHIBITION EXPOSITION TEMPORAIRE G1.1 SEATING PLACES ASSISES PROGRAMMING SPACE SALLE DE PROGRAMMATION BOUTIQUE WASHROOMS TOILETTES RECEPTION DESK RÉCEPTION ELEVATOR ASCENSEUR CLOAK ROOM VESTIAIRE
DIGITAL LABEL STATIONS BORNES NUMÉRIQUES VAULT ÉCRIN MURAL EXIT SORTIE SEATING PLACES ASSISES GALLERY/GALERIE 1 Video Wall The Bank s 4 Core Functions Visitor Registration (Avatar) RFID Terminal Immersive Entrance G1.1 G1.2 G1.3 G1.4 Écran géant Les quatre grandes fonctions de la Banque Inscription des visiteurs (avatar) Identification par radiofréquence Entrée immersive Vault Geographical Perspective Showcase Challenging Perspective Showcase Money Evolution Timeline ZONE 4 Z4.1 Z4.2 Z4.3 Écrin mural Géographie des monnaies Vitrine Découvertes insolites Vitrine L évolution de la monnaie ZONE 2 ZONE 5 Supply & Demand Z2.1 Offre et demande Vault In Our Pockets Z5.1 Écrin mural Dans nos portefeuilles Expectations Infographic Panel National Map Vault Production & Consumption Landscape Wall Z2.2 Z2.3 Z2.4 Z2.5 Attentes Panneau infographique Carte de l économie canadienne Écrin mural Production et consommation Z2.6 ZONE 6 Carte murale Design Your Own Bank Note Security Features Bank Note Life Cycle At the Heart of the System Z5.2 Z5.3 Z5.4 Z6.1 Conception d un billet personnalisé Éléments de sécurité Cycle de vie d un billet de banque Au cœur du système Vault Policy Functions The Rocket Landing 2% ZONE 3 Z3.1 Z3.2 Écrin mural Fonctions stratégiques Fusée Atterrissage sur la cible de 2 % Global Trends Bye, Bye, Avatar! ZONE 7 Z7.1 Z7.2 Tendances dans le monde Au revoir, avatar! Bank of Canada Timeline Pipes & Tanks Funds Management Z3.3 Z3.4 Z3.5 Frise chronologique Réservoirs et tuyaux Gestion financière TEMPORARY EXHIBITION EXPOSITION TEMPORAIRE Special Exhibition Showcase T1.1 Vitrine d exposition spéciale