Notice of temporary closure
Please note that the Museum will be closed for annual maintenance from January 17 to 23, 2026.

March Break at the Museum

Share part of your March Break with us at the Museum. Drop in for free family activities and crafts about counterfeiting and how our bank notes are designed to prevent it or check out our online activities.

March Break 2026: March 2 to 6 and March 16 to 20
We’re open every day, including Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10:00 to 17:00. Plan your visit.

Online activities

Growing your savings

Help your child learn about setting financial goals. Use a plant diagram to visually track their progress to save up for a special item.

Needs or wants? That is the question!

Determine if something is a want or a need by sorting a stack of cards featuring different expenses. Use this hands-on activity to sharpen decision-making skills and financial literacy.

A collage of cartoon characters, paper play money, pencils and scissors.

Printable play money

Practise counting and making change with Canadian money. Print, cut and use our realistic play money to practise saving, spending and recognizing coins and bank notes.

Avatar market

Organize a paper doll shop where students are given a budget to dress their character. Teach them to make financial decisions and calculate change with Canadian money.

Money conversation cards

Start a conversation about money and finances with our question cards. Choose between two card decks: one for kids and their families and one for adults and teens.

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