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Welcome to the Reserve Bank of Australia Museum

The Museum tells the story of Australia’s banknotes against the background of the nation’s economic and social development, from colonial settlement through to the current era.

Upcoming Event

Free School Holiday Activities

These activities are designed for primary-aged children and run during the school holidays. The program includes an interactive presentation where you will learn about Australia's banknotes, including how they are made and their security features, as well as learning about Australia's history through the lives of the people that feature on the banknotes. There is also a treasure map activity to explore the Museum. Read details and booking information »

Centenary of Armistice

11 November 2018 marked the centenary of the signing of the Armistice that brought the First World War to an end. The Museum commemorated this historic event in a number of ways. Read details »

Detail from architectural perspective of the new Reserve Bank of Australia head office building in ‘Our New Building’, promotional brochure

Unreservedly Modern

The construction of a new head office building for the Reserve Bank of Australia presented an opportunity to represent the Bank’s identity, purpose and values. Read details »

Detail from poster used to promote peace bonds during WWI

Before Sunset

‘Before Sunset’ is a new exhibition concerning the role of the Bank during the critical years of World War I (1914–1918). Read details »

From Bank to Battlefield

The Reserve Bank honours those Bank staff who enlisted in the ‘war to end all wars’ and those who helped found a national institution. Read details »

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