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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 interaction banknote presentation and treasure map to explore the Museum. Read details and booking information »

Now available

Notable Australians – A Biography of our Banknotes

Notable Australians is now available for purchase from the Reserve Bank of Australia Museum. This book features 30 selected biographies and illustrated portraits from banknotes released in 1923 through to the current series. Read further information and purchase details »

History Week 2019

On 6 September, 2019, join us for a special curator-led tour of the Museum that will highlight the relationships between our banknotes and the nation's natural and built environments. 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 »

Collection Spotlight

The Museum is currently displaying 'Blood money', a re-imagined Australian banknote series by First Nations artist Ryan Presley. Read details »

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