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.
There is certainly no shortage of remarkable items here. It may surprise you to learn how money was created, how it evolved and how the financial system developed in parallel. You can also find out how banknote security features changed over time. Last but not least, an audiovisual programme is also available.
The latest addition to the exhibition is 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.
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.
People and Money programme in Prague
Learn about the history of the Czech currency and central banking. Find out what our ancestors paid with and see how heavy gold is.
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.
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.
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