Bank of England Museum - Prices, opening hours, news, events and exhibitions
About the Bank of England Museum
A surprisingly large museum housed within the Bank of England.
It charts the history of money in the UK, and the Bank itself.
Expect to see lots of heritage, old bank notes and coins, and a chance to lift up a real bar of gold.
Displays cover the history of the bank in roughly chronological order, including many photos showing the rebuilding of the Bank in the inter-war years, and several figures in historical costume. Another section, called The Bank Today, uses modern technology to bring the Bank's current activities to a wider audience.
IMPORTANT - Although venues are reopening, their hours may differ from normal, and most now need prebooking before you visit.
Address
Bank of England Museum,
Bartholomew Lane,
London,
EC2R 8AH
Yes! Just the one bar, but you get to hold it if you want to.
Is photography allowed in the museum?
Yes, although as with all museums, no flash to be used.
How long does a visit to the museum last?
It's a surprisinly large museum, and a visit can be anything from an hour to half a day depending on how detailed you get. Most people seem to last around and hour or two.
Is there a cafe in the museum?
No, there's no food or drink for sale in the museum, but as it's in the centre of the City, there are plenty of local choices
What's the nearest railway station to Bank of England Museum
The nearest station is Bank which is 0.1 miles away.
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