The National Bank has had a museum since 1982. In 2002, it was completely refurbished, resulting in a doubling of the exhibition space. The theme of “money” is the central feature. Throughout the 15 rooms, the presentation is varied and aims to be both interactive and educational. But that is not the most visible part of what the National Bank has to offer in the educational field.
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- The National Bank of Belgium and its modern architecture
The Brussels North-South connection is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2012. The long-awaited railway link between the stations of Brussels South (Midi) and Brussels North was inaugurated on 4 October 1952 by the young King Baudouin. It was in this context that the National Bank had a new building constructed for its offices in the Boulevard de Berlaimont.
- National Heritage Day: heroes of gold, silver and paper.
The Museum of the National Bank of Belgium participates in the National Heritage Day, a festive day about the cultural heritage in Flanders and Brussels.
This year’s theme is “Heroes”. - All about LETS
The fact that bartering is popular nowadays is demonstrated by the spontaneous proliferation of LETS groups all over the world.
- What’s on?
Last spring half-term, the National Bank’s Museum sprang to life again.
- Victor Hugo a guest of the NBB’s Museum
In order to retrace Victor Hugo’s passage through the National Bank, the Museum is hosting from 8 March to 31 October a little exhibition dedicated to the French writer.
- Euro notes and coins celebrate 10 years
The date of 1 January 2002 was the day of the euro, when 12 countries began using the single currency.
- Night at the Museum
On the 3th of March, Museum Night Fever will be braving the wintry weathers once again to offer you a wild night!
- New 2-euro commemorative coin on display in the Museum
The newest 2-euro commemorative coin commemorates ten years of euro banknotes and coins (2002 – 2012).
