The Crypt Museum

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.

Guildhall Art Gallery is located in the heart of the City of London and is home to the City of London Corporation's art collection. Discover seventeenth century portraits, Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces, a fascinating range of paintings documenting London's dramatic history and the ruins of London's Roman Amphitheatre. Lockers are provided during opening hours for a refundable £1 deposit (maximum dimensions: 32 x 53 x 42cm). The cloakroom is unattended other than during special events, but is freely available for visitors to store personal items. The City of London Corporation takes no responsibility for any items left. Refreshments are not available from the Gallery, but there are many cafes and restaurants nearby.

19 Giltspur St

OPEN Mondays, Tuesdays and the first Sunday of the month 10am - 4pm. St Bartholomew’s Hospital Museum tells the story of nine centuries of healthcare at the edge of the City of London, as part of the historic Barts North Wing. Please note, St Bartholomew's Hospital Museum DOES NOT HOLD SPECIMENS. Barts Pathology Museum, also on the hospital site, is part of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London and is not normally open to the public.

W Smithfield

Beneath the curious old pathways of the Square Mile lies a rich Roman history surviving 2,000 years of building, fires and bombings. Explore the Billingsgate Roman House and Baths by descending into the basement of an office block on Lower Thames Street, and discover one of Roman London’s most fascinating remains. Public tours take place on Saturdays between April and November, advance booking required. Visit the website for more information.

51 Eastcheap

52-54 Leadenhall St