Exploring the Currency
The Czech National Bank is unique in what it does. The Exploring the Currency exhibition will not only take you on a journey to discover our currency, but will also reveal what lies behind it and the seemingly impenetrable concepts associated with it.
Come and discover what the Czech National Bank does to maintain price and financial stability in this country. Also, how does it ensure smooth currency circulation? You will find out the who, why and how of decisions on monetary policy settings and instruments, financial stability and financial market supervision. But you will also learn that our central bank not only operates at home, but is also active abroad. All its activities will be presented to you in a clear and interactive way in different thematic areas. Above all, you will discover that each of our lives is being lived against the backdrop of the Czech National Bank and our currency, without us even knowing it.
Saturday guided tour
Two visiting options are available for our Saturday guided tours. As well as being able to enter without a reservation, visitors have the option of booking onto a guided tour in advance through our reservation system. Those without a reservation will only be admitted as space permits.
Two time slots are available for reservations for combined guided tours on Saturdays: 10.30 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m.–2.30 p.m. Visitors without a reservation will also be able to join these tours if space allows. The last combined guided tour will start at 3 p.m. without the possibility of booking in advance.
Due to limited capacity, guided tours in English may be offered in the form of an electronic audio guide and printed materials instead.
Exploring the Currency programme in Prague
Come visit our interactive exhibition and join in our games and activities to learn about the Czech National Bank and its role in our daily lives.
Exhibition open weekdays (Tuesdays – Fridays)
You can visit the exhibition on your own or with your family or friends without prior reservation any time during our opening hours. You can view the exhibition independently or with an audio guide. If necessary, for example for larger groups, please book in advance using our reservation system by selecting the Select date and time button below.
Weekends (Saturdays only)
Two visiting options will be available for Saturday tours from 13 April. As well as being able to enter without a reservation, visitors have the option of booking onto a guided tour in advance through our reservation system. Those without a reservation will only be admitted as space permits. If you want to join a guided tour, you can choose one of the Saturday tour times below:
Saturdays at 11.00 a.m. (10.30 a.m. from 13 April 2024), 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Guided tours start from the Visitor Centre reception desk at the above times and take 90 minutes, including preparations.
To book the Saturday guide tour through our reservation system, select Saturday guided tour in the drop-down Programme menu, choose the relevant Saturday and click on FILTER.
You can also look forward to an on-site treasure hunt, an escape game in the vicinity of the CNB building in Prague and other interesting activities.
Due to limited capacity, guided tours in English may be offered in the form of an electronic audio guide and printed materials instead.
General combined tour
Combined tour of both exhibitions at the CNB Visitor Centre in Prague.
Learn about the Czech National Bank's main activities at the Exploring the Currency exhibition. Find out interesting facts about the history of the Czech and Czechoslovak currency and central banking at the People and Money exhibition, located in the former strongroom of Živnostenská banka, now the Czech National Bank.
Due to limited capacity, guided tours in English may be offered in the form of an electronic audio guide and printed materials instead.
Calendar
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