Step inside the ANA Money Museum’s immersive exhibit, The Silk Road(s): A Numismatic Travelogue, without ever leaving home.

For centuries, the Silk Roads stretched across continents, connecting cultures through commerce, ideas, and shared curiosity. Along these ancient routes, merchants moved far more than silk and spices—they exchanged technologies, religions, art, and, of course, the diverse forms of money that fueled global interaction long before the modern world.

As you navigate the virtual tour, you’ll discover how the Silk Roads helped ideas spread, empires rise, and economic systems develop, reminding us that globalization is not new, but deeply rooted in humanity’s shared past.

Navigation Instructions

Use your mouse and/or your arrow keys to navigate through the rooms. When you see a round target, click on it to see more information about the display.

We hope you enjoy your virtual visit! We’ll be adding more links over time, so be sure to come back again to see what’s new.