Summer at the CNB Visitor Centre
The popular CNB Visitor Centre is also open all summer. Visit our exhibitions and enhance your understanding of the world of money and economics. Try lifting a gold bar, find out how much you weigh in thousand-koruna notes, and explore the fascinating art of "vitrography." All this and more awaits you at the Prague and Brno exhibitions.
What can you look forward to?
Visit our Prague Exploring the Currency exhibition and discover the role played by the central bank in our daily lives. You'll experience first-hand what it's like to take a seat on the Bank Board and the challenges of maintaining price stability. Visit the Money Lab to explore counterfeits where you'll be reminded of the advanced security features on our currency. In the "Hiding places at home" area, find out why hiding money in books or under the floorboards might not be the best idea.
Those interested in the history of our currency will enjoy the People and Money exhibition in Prague and Brno. The Prague exhibition is housed in the impressive setting of a former strong room, whose massive doors safeguard, among other treasures, the world's second-largest gold coin. In Brno, the exhibition not only offers a glimpse into the unique architecture of the former Hypoteční banka markrabství Moravského, but also highlights a range of regional monetary features. You'll even have the chance to test the authenticity of your banknotes under a special UV lamp.
Do you also consider Czech banknotes and coins to be among the most beautiful in the world? Their high artistic value can be explored in two accompanying exhibitions. Oldřich Kulhánek's World of Banknotes exhibition in Prague offers insights into the work of the artist who designed our paper currency. The Brno exhibition is complemented by the Beauty in Glass and Metal exhibition, where, thanks to the recreated studio of Jiří Harcuba, one of our most prominent medal makers and the designer of the Czech five-koruna coin, you'll find yourself immersed in the very heart of his work.
A summer of thematic programmes and an exciting escape game
In addition to guided tours, we've planned special summer-themed programmes for the holiday season. You can journey through the world of money in Prague through creative workshops and additional materials. Meanwhile, in Brno, art and our currency come into focus in August, with creative workshops available by appointment (tel. +420 542 137 319).
A complete schedule of events at the Visitor Centre is provided in the summary below.
In Prague, you can also look forward to an indoor treasure hunt and an action-packed outdoor escape game, where you'll be on the trail of dangerous financial scammers. Enhance your financial literacy and experience the thrill of cracking tricky codes and puzzles!
How to find us
The Prague exhibitions are located directly at the headquarters of the Czech National Bank, at Na Příkopě 28, 115 03 Prague 1.
The Brno exhibition is situated in the centre of the Moravian capital at Rooseveltova 18, 601 10 Brno.
When to visit
You can visit the Prague Exploring the Currency and People and Money exhibitions on your own or with family and friends without prior reservation any time during our opening hours (Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). If you'd like to reserve a place on a guided tour, please use the reservation system on our website www.nc.cnb.cz.
In Brno, guided tours start on weekdays at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. You can book your tour through our reservation system.
Our exhibitions are also designed to welcome international visitors – take your friends and loved ones along, and let them discover the beauty of Czech currency.
CNB Special Library and Archive
Did you know that you can visit our special library and explore the CNB Archive even during the summer? Visit our website for detailed information, including summer opening hours.
Entrance to the exhibitions and all our services and events are completely free of charge.
How would you like to enhance your financial literacy and have a lot of fun along the way? Come to our exhibitions. We look forward to seeing you!
Upcoming theme days and programmes:
1–30 August, CNB Visitor Centre (Brno) – Creative Workshops: Every Thursday and Friday at 9 a.m., by arrangement (call to book) at +420 542 137 319
1–30 August, CNB Visitor Centre (Brno) – Guided tours with a focus on art and our currency: Every weekday, by arrangement (call to book) at +420 542 137 319
10 August – Special Saturday at the CNB Visitor Centre (Prague): The world in motion – sports and currency
31 August – Special Saturday at the CNB Visitor Centre (Prague): Farewell to summer