Taka Museum

You will find the Taka Museum, a numismatic museum, on the first floor of the Bangladesh Bank Training Academy in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

What to Expect

This museum presents the history of currency in Bangladesh from ancient times to the present day. You will see a comprehensive display of coins and banknotes that have been used throughout the region’s history. The collection also includes currencies from various other countries around the world, offering a global perspective on money.

History & Significance

The museum was established on October 5, 2013, under the name Bangladesh Bank Taka Museum. It is run by Bangladesh Bank and represents an expanded, modernized version of a currency museum that first opened in the central bank’s main building in 2009. It is dedicated to preserving and exhibiting the nation’s monetary heritage.

Practical Information

The museum’s address is 1st Floor, Bangladesh Bank Training Academy, 5 Mirpur Rd, in the Mirpur-2 area of Dhaka. Visitors have given it a high rating of 4.6 out of 5.