The Bank of Finland's service to the general public mainly consists of information service. Most data, statistics and publications are available online. The Bank can also be contacted by telephone and email. Our information hot line provides answers to general questions and the statistics desk can be contacted in matters relating to interest rates and foreign currency exchange. The Bank of Finland Library is also open to the general public, and publicly available documents (as listed in the official Journal) can be viewed online.
The Bank of Finland publishes several research reports and publications about the Finnish economy that are targeted at the general public. An alert service using email is available, informing you when a new publication has been released. The annual report and quarterly publications are also available in print. Lists of subscribable publications can be found in the order forms of electronic and printed publications.
Those interested in central banking and the history of money are welcome to visit the Bank of Finland Museum, located at Snellmaninkatu 2 in Helsinki. The museum is open to private individuals or groups on Tuesdays–Fridays from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm and on Saturdays–Sundays from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm. Admission is free of charge, guided tours should be booked in advance
The Bank also arranges lectures and presentations for groups, particularly of students, either at the Museum or in the Bank's facilities.