Previously, in order to access the bank collection need to have an appointment and the visitors are carried away to a small display area. Then the bank of England determined to view it to a large number of audiences. Therefore, they planned to open a new museum in 1994, on behalf of the bank’s tercentenary.
The museum consists of a wide range of collections which includes details from the history of the banks from its foundation in 1694 to the modern day of the banks. The role of the bank of England museum today is to serve the nations as the central bank. It consists of their unique collections of coins, bank-notes, prints, silvers, paintings, books, photographs. The bank role is explained through the audio visual displays.
Prices
Free to enter the museum
Web Site
Telephone
020 7601 5545
Address
Bank of England Museum
Bartholomew Lane, off Threadneedle Street
London EC2R 8AH
Free map and guide can be collected from the information desk. The bell can be used if you need any support. Visitor’s bags are checked through a security scanner to access to the museum.
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 10am - 5pm
24 & 31 December: 10am - 1pm
Last entry: 4:30pm
closed weekends and Bank Holidays
Exceptional Weekend Openings
Open Door (June or July)
Open House (September)
Saturday of the Lord Mayor's Show (November)
