The RBI Museum

The RBI Museum in Kolkata is a museum dedicated to the history of money and banking in India, located at 8 Council House Street in the BBD Bagh heritage district. Housed in a restored colonial-era building, it was established by the Reserve Bank of India to showcase the evolution of currency, banking and financial systems. The museum displays coins, currency notes, gold-related exhibits and interactive installations illustrating India's economic history.

Visitors can expect a modern museum housed in a heritage building in central Kolkata with multiple galleries spread over two floors. Exhibits include ancient and medieval coins, paper currency through different periods, gold bars and banking instruments, interactive digital displays, dioramas and models explaining the Reserve Bank of India's functions, monetary policy and financial inclusion. The setting is indoor, air-conditioned and designed for self-guided exploration with informational panels and guided tours available.

The museum is housed in a heritage building on Council House Street in Kolkata's historic BBD Bagh area and was established by the Reserve Bank of India to document the history of money and banking in India. It traces the development of coinage, paper currency and banking institutions, including the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India in 1935, and preserves numismatic and banking artefacts for public education.

The museum showcases India's numismatic heritage and the cultural role of money and banking in society, presenting the evolution of trade, commerce and financial systems through artefacts, currency and interactive storytelling for educational and cultural awareness.