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Bank of England Museum

Bank of England Museum

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+44 203 461 55 45Bartholomew Ln, London, EC2R 8AH

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Bank of England Museum

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Bartholomew Ln, London, EC2R 8AH

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Gold, banknotes and over 300 years of history. Discover the story of the Bank of England, its buildings, and the people who have shaped it over more than 300 years. We're completely free to visit! 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. Plus, visit our website to learn about our exciting programme of events on our 'What's On' page. We host free Museum Lates on every third Thursday of the month, and run a free lunchtime talk series.

Amenities

Service options

Onsite services

Accessibility

Assistive hearing loop
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Wheelchair rental

Offerings

Gift shop

Amenities

Restroom
Wi-Fi

Crowd

Family-friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safespace

Children

Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
Kid-friendly activities

Hours

Wednesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM to 5 PM

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