Museum of Banking
About This Museum
You'd never guess that one of the most fascinating spots in Sumy is tucked away inside an old bank building. This place is a total time capsule, telling the story of money in Ukraine from clay tokens and medieval coins to the first paper notes and early computers used for calculations. It feels less like a museum and more like you've been given a secret key to explore the vaults and counting rooms of history. The best part is seeing how something as everyday as banking has shaped life here for centuries.
Collection Highlights
They have everything from heavy, ornate cast-iron safes and intricate pre-revolutionary abacuses to a full reconstruction of a Soviet-era savings bank office. Don't miss the collection of historic bonds and loan certificates—the artwork on them is surprisingly beautiful.
Visitor Information
Heads up, it looks like it's temporarily closed at the moment, so you'll definitely want to check for updates before planning a trip. It's right there at 9/1 Pokrovska Street, a central spot that's easy to find.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a stately, probably late 19th or early 20th century building that was clearly built to be a proper financial institution—think solid, imposing doors and those high ceilings that make you speak quietly.
Contact & Location
Address: 40000, Ковпаківський район, Сумська міська громада, Сумський район, Сумська область, Україна
Phone: +380 542 665 089
