Name: Bank of England Museum
Rating: 5.0

Bank of England Museum

Bartholomew Lane, London EC2R 8AH, UK

1-99 Years

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The Bank of England Museum, located within the Bank of England in the City of London, is home to a collection of diverse items relating to the history of the Bank and the UK economy from the Bank's foundation in 1694 to the present day.

The Museum offers a unique selection of displays and exhibits, covering the institution's role in maintaining monetary and financial stability through to our banknote gallery and gold vaults. You can visit our temporary exhibition 'Building the Bank', covering the architectural story of the Bank's iconic Threadneedle Street site.

Free to visit the Museum. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

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What treasures await: On your visit, you’ll explore the history of the Bank of England and what it does today. Learn about why people started using paper money, and discover the secrets of why banknotes are so difficult to copy. Test your strength by picking up a gold bar, and discover why our building is on top of one the world's largest stores of gold!
Learn about the Bank of England and money: Learn what the Bank of England does and how this affects you. Find out how we work to keep prices stable (the cost of things like food, televisions and train tickets). Discover how we ensure that the financial system is safe and sound.
See gold and banknotes: In our Modern Economy room, find out why there are 400,000 gold bars in the Bank of England’s underground vaults. In our Rotunda room try to lift a real gold bar for yourself.
Discover history, architecture and banknote design: Travel through 300 years of history in our Early Years and Rotunda rooms. Discover the events and people that have shaped the Bank of England over the centuries.
Families: There’s lots to discover at the Bank of England Museum. Learn about the history of banknotes and what the Bank of England does today. Pick up a real gold bar or try your hand at cracking our safe!

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Parking: There are no disabled parking places near the museum. Drivers and coach operators who drop off or pick up passengers on the double yellow lines on Bartholomew Lane do so at their own risk.
Food & Drinks: We don't have a cafe but there are places to buy drinks or sandwiches nearby. Eating and drinking are not allowed in the museum.
Toilets: We have an accessible toilet. But it does not have a hoist.

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open Monday to Friday: 10am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm).

Address: Bartholomew Lane, London EC2R 8AH, UK

Post Code: EC2R 8AH

Council: City of London

County: City of London

By public transport: For information on getting here by bus, train and tube, see the Transport for London websiteOpens in a new window.
By car or coach: We are in the City of London and there are no parking spaces near us. We suggest you use public transport if you can. The nearest car parks are at: Thames Exchange, Bell Wharf Lane, EC4R 3TB. 158 to 170 Aldersgate Street, EC1A 4HY.
Cycling: The nearest cycle stands to the Bank of England building and Bank of England Museum are at Lothbury (corner with Prince's Street) and Royal Exchange Avenue. The nearest cycle stands to the Prudential Regulation Authority building are at Great Bell Alley and Copthall Buildings.
Parking: There are no disabled parking places near the museum. Drivers and coach operators who drop off or pick up passengers on the double yellow lines on Bartholomew Lane do so at their own risk.