People and Money exhibition in Prague

People and Money exhibition in Prague

Have you ever wanted to see a real strongroom? Now’s your chance. The People and Money exhibition is located in the former strongroom of Živnostenská banka, now the Czech National Bank. Come and find out all about the history of the Czech and Czechoslovak currency and central banking in the international context. You can also see a unique heavyweight CZK 100 million gold coin! The Czech National Bank issued this coin in 2019 to mark 100 years of the koruna. It is the largest gold coin in Europe and the second largest in the world.

Accompanying exhibition: A. Rašín’s Study

The new accompanying exhibition is inspired by the life and work of the first Minister of Finance, Alois Rašín. Through an immersive experience and an artistic projection by director Jiří Strach, featuring actor Ondřej Vetchý in the leading role, it offers a new and unique perspective on the life and legacy of Alois Rašín, who shaped Czech economic theory and stood behind the creation of the Czechoslovak currency.

Saturday guided tour

Guided tour
max 40 persons
90 minutes
Public

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.

Three time slots are available for reservations for combined guided tours on Saturdays: 10.30 a.m.–12 p.m., 1 p.m.–2.30 p.m. and 3 p.m.–4.30 p.m. Visitors without a reservation will also be able to join these tours if space allows.

Due to limited capacity, guided tours in English may be offered in the form of an electronic audio guide and printed materials instead.

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People and Money programme in Prague

Guided tour
max 34 persons
75 minutes
Public

Learn about the history of the Czech currency and central banking. Find out what our ancestors paid with, see how heavy gold is and learn about the pivotal moments in the life of Alois Rašín.

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.  If necessary, for example for larger groups, please book in advance using our reservation system by selecting the Select date and time button below. The program also includes a tour of the accompanying exhibition.

Weekends (Saturdays only)

Two visiting options are available for Saturday 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. If you want to join a guided tour, you can choose one of the Saturday tour times below:

Saturdays at 10.30 a.m., 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.

The tour of the accompanying exhibition Alois Rašín’s Study is available at regular half‑hour intervals throughout the entire opening hours. The last tour begins 30 minutes before closing time.
 

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.

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General combined tour

Guided tour
max 34 persons
75 minutes
Public

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.

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Holiday guided tour

Guided tour
max 40 persons
90 minutes
Public

Two visiting options are available for our Holiday 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.

Three time slots are available for reservations for combined guided tours: 10.00 a.m.–11.30 a.m., 1 p.m.–2.30 p.m. and 3 p.m.–4.30 p.m. Visitors without a reservation will also be able to join these tours if space allows.

Due to limited capacity, guided tours in English may be offered in the form of an electronic audio guide and printed materials instead.

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