TAKA MUSEUM

seeing the world through currency

Taka Museum is one and only specialized museum on numismatics in Bangladesh. It is a section which is regulated under Department of Currency Management of Bangladesh Bank. The main objective of the museum is to display the glorious history and heritage of currency of Bangladesh from ancient to modern period. It also collects and displays currencies of different countries of the world.
Main aspects of Taka Museum are to collect, preserve, research and display the monitory traditions of Bangladesh. Besides, the museum also discovers the untold history of those currencies through various kinds of research and publications. Here, coins and notes with relevant objects have been displayed attractively with detail information as it plays an important role as an educational institution. Another important aspect is to foster the history of money to the general people with the displayed objects and provide immense pleasure to them.

Taka Museum was established as a Currency Museum in 2009 at the 3rd floor of the main building of Bangladesh Bank at Motijheel in Dhaka, Bangladesh, but that was not open to the general people at that time. Under this circumstance, in 2012 Dr. Atiur Rahman, the then honorable governor of Bangladesh Bank took the initiative to establish a taka museum equipped with modern digital facilities, so that the glorious history and traditions of our currency can be preserved in a befitting manner as well as the people of all walks of life can know their past numismatic and monetary history through audio-visual effect. In the continuation of this effort, Currency Museum became Taka Museum in 2012.
Bangladesh Bank Taka Museum was launched formally on 27 April, 2013 by Sheikh Hasina, Honorable Prime Minister of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and then the formal implementation of Taka Museum had been started its journey.
The museum was inaugurated formally on 5 October, 2013 by Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury, honorable speaker of the national assembly of Bangladesh and from then the museum is opened for general people.

Banknotes and Coins of Indian Subcontinent (ca. 600 BC- 1947)

From the very early historic period, various types of coins (i.e. Silver Punch Marked Coins, Copper Cast Coins, Silver Coins, Gold Coins, etc.), objects (i.e. Cowries) and paper money have been using as medium of transaction in Indian Subcontinent.

Commemorative Banknotes and Coins of Bangladesh (1971- till date)

Different types of currency of Bangladesh after the independence.

Banknotes and Coins of Different Countries

Coins, Banknotes and currency related objects of nearly 150 Countries have been displayed at Taka Museum.

Dioramas

Three outstanding dioramas are installed to display the evolution of currency system.

Library

A small library is established in 2nd floor enriched with numismatics related books, journals and other publications.

Cineplex cum Auditorium

A modern Cineplex accommodated with 100 seats is situated in the 2nd floor of Taka Museum. Different educational documentaries are shown there on various purposes.

Children Corner

In gallery no. 4, a children corner facilitated with video game kiosks has been placed.

Photo kiosks

Another attraction of Taka Museum is: photo kiosk. You can bear your memory of visiting of Taka Museum by framing your image in a 1 (one) Lac taka denominational souvenir note at photo kiosk.

Information Kiosks

Touch screen kiosks are providing information about displayed objects by a single touch.

3D Monitors

Along with this you can see three dimensional (3D) images of some important coins and security thread of Banknotes and over view of the museum on 3D screen.

Special Exhibition

Special exhibition is organized time to time on different occasions.

Audio Guide

Audio guide in Bangla and English version is available.

Guide

Professional Guides are there for any needed guideline and quenching any quest of visitors on Taka Museum.

Seminar

Seminars are organized in different time to facilitate the general people with new and revised knowledge and information of numismatics.

Conservation Laboratory

There is a laboratory in the 2nd floor facilitating all modern equipment related to currency conservation.

Souvenir shop

Visitors can collect commemorative notes, coins or any other souvenir item of Bangladesh Bank.

Publications

Kaler Sakkhi and ‘Commemorative Coins and Notes of Bangladesh Bank’ (Monograph-1).

Location:
Bangladesh Bank Taka Museum
1st and 2nd floor
Bangladesh Bank Training Academy,
Mirpur-2, Dhaka-1216.

Entry Fee:
Free Entry

Parking:
Only private cars are allowed to park

Reservation:
Groups of 40 people are kindly requested to make reservations in advance.
Please note that reservations can be cancelled anytime due to emergency situation of the museum. Group reservation may not be accepted for Friday.

Prohibition:
Bearing food, gold ornaments and any kind of arms or explosives are strictly prohibited in Taka Museum.

How does a group plan its visit?

At a time, a group of maximum 40 people is kindly requested to visit and ensure a reservation in advance. For more information on visiting Taka Museum as a group, please refer to Visit Info.

Do I have to purchase entry ticket? And how much is the cost of the ticket?

No entry ticket is required. You can visit Taka Museum free of cost.

Is parking available at the museum?

Yes. Only private cars are allowed to park.

How long does a visit to the museum take?

It takes 30 to 60 minutes.

Does the Taka Museum offer an appraising service of antique currencies?

No. The Taka Museum does not have any information of their trading values, and cannot offer such service.

Are there any guides in the museum?

A guide may help you to visit the museum. Audio guides (available only in Bengali and English) are also available.

Does the Taka Museum offer any facility for the visitors?

Yes. Currently, there are two Photo Kiosks at the museum. Anyone can print a souvenir note using his/her own face on the obverse.

Does the Taka Museum sell any commemorative notes and coins and other souvenirs?

Yes. There is a souvenir shop at the museum. Anyone can purchase any commemorative notes and coins and other souvenirs at a fixed price.

Are backpacks, suitcases or luggage permitted in the museum?

Backpacks and bags smaller than 8"x 8" are permitted in the museum, but must be checked. All bags are subject to inspection. Visitors may check these items in the coatroom. Bags larger than 8"x 8", suitcases and luggage are not permitted and cannot be checked in.

Is photography permitted in the museum?

Yes. You can take photos without harming objects.

Taka Museum, Bangladesh Bank Training Academy (2nd floor), Mirpur-2, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh

+88-02-58052501 - Office
taka.museum@bb.org.bd
Opened: Saturday to Wednesday: 11:00 – 17:00 Friday: 16:00 – 19:00 Closed: Thursday and National holidays