2017 GALLERY GUIDE Welcome to the Bank of Canada Museum! It’s not a bank where you deposit your money or apply for a loan—it’s a central bank. What the Bank of Canada does may be a mystery to you, but we’re here to change all that. Come into our galleries to explore the economic lives of Canadians, travel through the history of money and discover the role the Bank of Canada plays in helping the Canadian economy run smoothly. See the economy from a whole new perspective—yours. RECEPTION DESK BOUTIQUE PROGRAMMING SPACE WASHROOMS ELEVATOR CLOAK ROOM ZONE 1 At the Heart of the System Your Museum experience begins here. Personalize your visit by registering a bracelet at the RFID identification station and creating an avatar for yourself—a little character who will represent you in your journey through the economic system. But this zone is not just the gateway to the Bank of Canada Z7.2 IMMERSIVE ENTRANCE Museum, it’s a mini-museum in itself. Here’s where you can learn what the Bank of Canada does, check G1.4 out our showcase of feature artifacts, visit the video wall and see one of our temporary special exhibits. G1.3 Video Wall G1.1 The Bank’s 4 Core G1.2 G1.2 Functions Visitor Registration G1.3 (Avatar) ION G1.1 RFID Terminal SEATING Immersive Entrance G1.4 ZONE 2 We Are the Economy The economy includes industry, manufacturers, exports and your morning stop at the coffee shop. Explore your understanding of spending and saving and see how they can help forecast our financial future. Get up close and personal with the Canadian economy. Z2.1 Supply & Demand Z2.6 Expectations Z2.2 Infographic Panel Z2.36.1 Z2.5 National Map Z2.4 Z2.4 Vault Z2.5 Production & Consumption Z2.2 Landscape Wall Z2.6 Z2.1 Z2.3 Z3.3 Z3.5 Z3.2 Z3.4 Z3.1 ZONE 3 The Bank of Canada at Work Fly a rocket ship through a galaxy of inflationary and deflationary forces, adjust the interconnected ebb and flow of the economic system, and walk through hundreds of years of economic history to see how the Bank of Canada is working for all of us. Z3.1 Vault Policy Functions Z3.2 The Rocket Landing 2% Z3.3 Bank of Canada Timeline Z3.4 Pipes & Tanks Z3.5 Funds Management ZONE 4 Making Sense of Money Whether it’s made of copper, paper or plastic, money’s basic purpose never changes. Grab this chance to check out the real thing, money from around the world and across history. Z4.1 Z4.2 Z4.3 Z4.1 Vault Geographical Perspective Z4.2 Showcase Challenging Perspective Z4.3 Showcase Money Evolution Timeline ZONE 5 The Money in Your Wallet The Bank of Canada is solely responsible for producing Canadian bank notes, showcasing cultural icons while it creates currency. Here’s where you will see the beauty of every Bank of Canada note and discover the artistry and technology behind all of them. You can even try your hand at designing one yourself! Z5.2 Z5.1 Vault Z5.1 In Our Pockets Z5.4 Z5.3 Z5.2 Design Your Own Bank Note Z5.3 Security Features Z5.4 Bank Note Life Cycle ZONE 6 Multimedia Presentation This is where it all comes together— helping you see the Bank of Canada and our economy in a clear, new light. Z6.1 Z6.1 At the Heart of the System ZONE 7 We Are All Connected We all reach out to the global economy and in turn it touches all of us. Become informed about trends in the world’s financial system and what the Bank is keeping an eye on. Then prepare to say “So long,” because it’s also time to return your bracelet and bid a fond farewell to your avatar. Thank you for visiting the Bank of Canada Museum. Z7.1 Z7.2 Global Trends Z7.1 Bye, Bye, Avatar! Z7.2 THE VAULTS ZONE Out of the Vaults At 120,000 artifacts and growing, the National Currency Collection is your currency collection. The collection not only provides artifacts to support our exhibit themes, it’s also a fascinating exhibition in its own right. So feel free to examine the carefully selected artifacts while walking through an economic tour of cultural history. Vault Z2.5 Production & Consumption Z4.1 Z3.1 Vault Z3.1 Policy Functions Z4.1 Z5.1 Vault Z2.5 Geographical Perspective Vault Z5.1 In Our Pockets Visitor Information • Open 10:00 to 17:00 daily • Closed Mondays from October through April • Please see our website for our holiday schedule • Admission is free Contact Information Bank of Canada Museum 30 Bank Street Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0G9 613-782-8914 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @BoCMuseum Website: bankofcanadamuseum.ca While Visiting the Museum • We welcome service animals, but pets are not permitted in the Museum. • If you don’t wish to carry coats, bags or other items, you may leave them at our free coat check. The Museum is not responsible for any lost or stolen articles. • Our floor staff are trained in first aid and have access to immediate security services. Come to them first with any emergency. • Books, gifts and other Museum souvenirs are available in our boutique. Bank of Canada Museum Services Visitor Services Visit the Museum reception desk to • borrow a wheelchair; • borrow a magnifying glass; • get printed information about the Bank of Canada; or • get instructions on using our free Wi-Fi, available everywhere in the Museum. National Currency Collection Services Collection services are by appointment only. Our staff will be pleased to help you • gain access to our research library of books, catalogues and periodicals; • obtain high-resolution digital photographic files of artifacts from the National Currency Collection; and • answer any questions you have about a currency item or other artifact in our collection. Contact Information: Phone: 613-782-7004 Email: [email protected] Z4.1 ZONE 4 Z3.3 Z3.5 Z3.2 Z4.2 Z4.3 Z3.4 ZONE 3 Z3.1 Z2.6 ZONE 2 Z5.2 ZONE 6 Z6.1 Z2.5 Z2.4 Z5.1 Z5.3 Z5.4 Z2.2 Z2.1 ZONE 5 Z2.3 Z7.1 IMMERSIVE ENTRANCE Z7.1 ENTRÉE IMMERSIVE ZONE 7 G1.4 T1.1 G1.3 ZONE 1 G1.2 TEMPORARY EXHIBITION G1.1 EXPOSITION TEMPORAIRE SEATING PLACES ASSISES RECEPTION DESK BOUTIQUE RÉCEPTION PROGRAMMING SPACE WASHROOMS ELEVATOR SALLE DE TOILETTES ASCENSEUR PROGRAMMATION CLOAK ROOM VESTIAIRE DIGITAL LABEL STATIONS VAULT EXIT BORNES NUMÉRIQUES ÉCRIN MURAL SORTIE SEATING PLACES ASSISES GALLERY/GALERIE 1 ZONE 4 Video Wall G1.1 Écran géant Vault Z4.1 Écrin mural Geographical Perspective Géographie des monnaies The Bank’s G1.2 Les quatre grandes 4 Core Functions fonctions de la Banque Showcase Z4.2 Vitrine Challenging Perspective Découvertes insolites Visitor Registration G1.3 Inscription (Avatar) des visiteurs (avatar) Showcase Z4.3 Vitrine RFID Terminal Identification par Money Evolution Timeline L’évolution de la monnaie radiofréquence Immersive Entrance G1.4 Entrée immersive ZONE 2 ZONE 5 Supply Z2.1 Offre et Vault Z5.1 Écrin mural & Demand demande In Our Pockets Dans nos portefeuilles Expectations Z2.2 Attentes Design Your Own Z5.2 Conception d’un billet Bank Note personnalisé Infographic Panel Z2.3 Panneau infographique Security Features Z5.3 Éléments de sécurité National Z2.4 Carte de l’économie Map canadienne Bank Note Life Cycle Z5.4 Cycle de vie d’un billet de banque Vault Z2.5 Écrin mural Production & Production et Consumption consommation Landscape Wall Z2.6 Carte murale ZONE 6 At the Heart of the Z6.1 Au cœur du système System ZONE 3 ZONE 7 Vault Z3.1 Écrin mural Global Z7.1 Tendances Policy Functions Fonctions stratégiques Trends dans le monde The Rocket Z3.2 Fusée Bye, Bye, Avatar! Z7.2 Au revoir, avatar! Landing 2% Atterrissage sur la cible de 2 % Bank of Canada Z3.3 Frise chronologique Timeline TEMPORARY EXHIBITION EXPOSITION TEMPORAIRE Pipes & Tanks Z3.4 Réservoirs et tuyaux Special Exhibition T1.1 Vitrine d’exposition Funds Management Z3.5 Gestion financière Showcase spéciale.