Bank of England Museum

The Bank of England was founded in 1694, its primary concern was to act as the Governments banker and debt-manager and has been the site of historical importance ever since. Today the Bank of England manages the UK's currency and is at the centre of the UK's financial system in the City of London.

The Bank of England Museum gives visitors the chance to peek into the Bank's history and how the Bank is run in the modern world. Permanent collections are made up of an array of 17th century banknotes, coins, historical documents, furniture, photographs, statures, weaponry, seals, silver and displays of gold. The museum also features a huge collection of drawings and paintings that act as a visual account of the Bank's history.

Although the Bank of England Museum does not rival the likes of the British Museum, the small but perfectly formed collections provide a unique insight into the history of one of the most prestigious organisations in the financial world.

In addition to its permanent collections the Bank of England Museum it also feature numerous temporary exhibitions, guides and activities most of which are free. You can find out more about these in our Exhibitions and Family sections.
 
The Bank of England museum is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm; it is closed on weekends, Public and Bank holidays.

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How to get there

The closest tube stations are at Bank, St Paul's and Mansion House. The closest main line rail station is at Liverpool Street.

If travelling by bus the  8, 11, 23, 25, 26, 47, 48, 133, 141, 149 and 242 stop in the nearby Threadneedle Street.