A visit to the Knowledge Centre of Latvijas Banka is subject to a number of precise requirements arising from the strict security measures at Latvijas Banka and the concept underlying the creation of the Knowledge Centre.
In order to avoid unwelcome incidents and misunderstandings, it is essential to familiarise yourself with these requirements prior to registration for a visit and arrival at Latvijas Banka.
Regulations
Visits to the Knowledge Centre are organized in groups, registered in advance. The content of the exhibition is designed for visitors aged 14 and above. | |
Tours start at 9.30, 12.30 and 15.00. | |
Group visits (starting from 10 people; e.g. a school class) or individual visits (less than 10 people) can be requested. Multiple individual bookings for one time slot will be combined into a group and offered a guided tour taking into account the wishes of individual visitors as much as possible. | |
The maximum duration of a visit to the Knowledge Centre is two hours. | |
The costs of the visits are covered by Latvijas Banka; the tour is free of charge for visitors. | |
The Knowledge Centre can be accessed through the main entrance of Latvijas Banka at K. Valdemāra iela 2A, Riga, (from Pils laukums); visitors' badges should be obtained in the lobby. In order to receive a badge you are required to present a personal identification document (with a photo). | |
Only small bags (e.g. handbags) are allowed on visits to the Knowledge Centre which shall remain with visitors throughout their visit to Latvijas Banka. You are kindly asked to leave any large size bags or other items in the cloakroom. Security officers of Latvijas Banka have the right to check visitors' personal belongings with their prior consent. |
Getting there
Knowledge Centre of Latvijas Banka
K. Valdemāra iela 2A, Rigaentrance from Pils laukums
Email: zinasanucentrs@bank.lv
Phone: +371 6702 2297
Public transport
Stop “Latvijas Nacionālais teātris”
Tram: | 5, 7, 9, 11 |
Trolleybus: | 5, 12, 25 |
Bus: | 13, 30, 37, 41, 53, 57 |
Additional information for teachers
Most often, the center is visited by high school students and first-year university students, as knowledge of monetary policy and macroeconomics is part of the learning process, for example, in the study of the subject "Economics" in high schools.
The content of the exhibition is designed considering the interests and level of knowledge of this audience, and the presentation is oriented towards visitors aged 14 and above.
In the Knowledge Centre, teachers can use self-developed worksheets as well as standardized worksheets developed by the staff of the Knowledge Centre in Latvian. Their goal is to promote understanding of the concepts explained in the exhibition, but they are not developed according to the school curriculum. Therefore, we invite teachers to explore the new content of the exhibition and create worksheets tailored to their own lesson plans.