The Bank of England Museum is located within the Bank of England in the heart of the City of London. The entrance to the Museum is in Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH, which is off Threadneedle Street. The Bank of England Museum tells the story of the Bank of England from its foundation in 1694 to its role today as the United Kingdom's central bank.Standing at the centre of the UK's financial system, the Bank is committed to promoting and maintaining financial stability as its contribution to a healthy economy. The Bank sets interest rates to control inflation, issues banknotes and works to maintain a stable financial system. It is one of the favourite London tourist destinations. Admission to this London Museum is free of charge. 

 

London bus tours are the perfect way to sit back, relax and enjoy the sights of London. This great city has lot to offer to its visitors from the pages of history to the awesome modern science and technology. The Bank of England Museum has accumulated a considerable number of items associated with its history. These items are grouped into 'Collections'. Some of them, such as banknotes and furniture, represent the survival of tools used in the everyday working of the Bank whilst others, such as the cartoons, have been acquired over the years either by purchase or presentation. Items from the Bank's collections are displayed in its Museum where they are used to illustrate the history of the institution and its role today at the centre of the UK economy. The historical displays include material drawn from the Bank's own collections of books, documents, silver, prints, paintings, banknotes, coins and photographs. There is a display of gold, including Roman and modern gold bars, alongside pikes and muskets once used to defend the Bank. Computer technology and audio visual displays explain the Bank's present day role. 

 

There are many things to do in London. The Bank of England Museum also organizes special events and exhibitions. These Special exhibitions and events take place in the Museum throughout the year. These range from exhibitions on aspects of the Bank of England's work and history, often including items from the Bank's collections that are not on public display, to activities for children during school holidays, and seasonal craft and concert events. There is an another section ie, walk through the time where you can find out more about some of the people and events that have shaped the Bank of England, the timeline, about the building and architects ,stories from the past and more.

 

London open top bus tours enable you to jump on and off the buses and visit attractions in London at your leisure. The Bank of England Museum has special attraction for children also like the kids corner. Here you can have some fun .Kids can try quizzes to see how much you have learned about the Bank of England while looking at our Museum website and also take part in the various  activities conducted by them. Kids can also take the virtual tour, walk through time and look at the collections and the "did you know?" Pages.

 

Admission to the Museum is free of charge for everyone and includes a free museum guide, which is available in English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and Welsh. Audio guides are available in English. Admission to the temporary exhibitions and events in the Museum is also free.

 

Come to visit the Bank of England Museum in London by the London guided tour and get mesmerised it.

 

 

 

Mon - Fri, 10.00 - 17.00

Last entry at 4.45pm

Christmas Eve: 10:00am - 1:00pm

Admission FREE

Closed weekends,

Public and Bank Holidays