What’s On
Black History Month - Viola Desmond: Her Story
February 23, 13:00 to 16:00
Nadine Williams reads her poem, Viola’$ Ten followed by a children’s poetry workshop. See our exhibition, A Noteworthy Woman and become inspired yourself.
A Noteworthy Woman Exhibition
From November 30, 2018 to May 12, 2019
An exhibition that explores the imagery on our new vertical $10 bill, featuring human rights inspiration Viola Desmond. This exhibition puts a spotlight on the life and work of this remarkable, trail-blazing, Canadian woman—the first to appear on a regular bank note.
Museum Blog
The Coming of the Toonie
The Canadian Roots of the “Greenback”
By: Graham Iddon
What’s Up Next for 2019?
By: Graham Iddon
Boer War Siege Money
By: Graham Iddon
Unpacking the Collection 11
By: David Bergeron
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00
Free Admission
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Welcome to our Museum!
Bring the kids in for a #poetry workshop on February 23. Hear a poetry reading from @NadineWilliams and let her inspire your young poets. 2:00–3:30 p.m. #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/4vgMVXHAOW pic.twitter.com/ddbstRCjuG
— Bank of Canada Museum (@BoCMuseum) February 19, 2019
Complete Commemorative Note Series
Since issuing its first series of bank notes in 1935, the Bank of Canada has issued four commemorative bank notes. Each commemorative note marks an important milestone for the reigning monarch or a defining moment in Canadian history.
Search the Collection
Looking for specific items in our Collection? Here you will be able to access all of the items in our Collection that have been digitized so far.
Travelling Exhibitions
If you are unable to come to us, then we’ll just have to come to you. Welcome to our travelling exhibitions program. It’s our way of extending the walls of the Bank of Canada Museum all across Canada.
