Visitors to the Bank of Finland
Those interested in the modern functions of the central bank, the history of money or the art of banknotes are welcome to the Bank of Finland Museum. The Museum is suitable for individual and group visits alike and entry is free of charge. Guided tours are available, but must be booked in advance. We are also happy to arrange lectures for groups, particularly student groups. The Museum is located in central Helsinki at Snellmaninkatu 2. It is open Tuesday to Friday 11.00–17.00 as well as Saturdays and Sundays 11.00–16.00. More information is available on the Museum's own website, www.rahamuseo.fi, or by email at rahamuseo(at)bof.fi or by phone +358 10 195 702.
The Bank of Finland also arranges lectures for the general public in its auditorium, particularly for students, high school pupils as well as older students. The Bank's experts tell, for example, about the functions of the Bank of Finland and the European Central Bank, monetary policy, financial markets, the global economy or the Bank as an employer. For more information please contact +358 10 195 701 during working hours, send a message using the feedback form on our Internet site or email at info(at)bof.fi. We do not arrange tours of the Bank's facilities.
Participants in seminars or meetings held at the Bank
A wide range of invitation seminars, such as research seminars are arranged at the Bank. Normally the seminars are held at Rauhankatu 19, where the auditorium is located.
Those giving presentations should note that non-Bank external memories, ie USB sticks are not allowed within the Bank's technical environment and therefore we request that presentation material is sent in advance via email. Please make arrangements regarding any presentation methods well in advance. It is possible to connect visitors' laptops to our projectors but we would remind you that in such cases there is no connection to Internet. Internet connections are only possible through the Bank's own computers and laptop. Participants in the various meetings must first register at the security reception in the entrance hall of the main building of the head office and fill in a visitors form, unless other arrangements have been made, in advance. For more details please contact Communications, tel. +358 10 195 701, or by email at info(at)bof.fi.
How to find the Bank of Finland
The head office of the Bank of Finland is in the centre of Helsinki, immediately behind the Cathedral on Snellmaninaukio, Snellmaninkatu. Easy access to Snellmaninkatu or the auditorium on Rauhankatu is on foot or by trams numbers 1, 1A, 7A and 7B. The nearest metro station, within 5 minutes' walking distance, is Kaisaniemi. We recommend you use public transport, as limited parking is available in the Museum and Bank vicinity. A number of parking spaces can be found in the Senate Square, where parking for coaches is also available.