Bank of England Museum

Bank of England Museum    

www.bankofengland.co.uk
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The Bank of England Museum has a unique selection of displays and exhibits, covering our role in maintaining monetary and financial stability through to our banknote gallery and gold vaults. …
The Bank of England Museum has a unique selection of displays and exhibits, covering our role in maintaining monetary and financial stability through to our banknote gallery and gold vaults. Discover the history of the Bank, its buildings, and the people who have shaped it over more than 300 years.

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Nov 14, 2024
Great experience with some interesting things but I really think that the museum could have cut out all the crypto stuff and their “modern money” stuff. It is made in the original style as it was wi… Full review by James P
Oct 30, 2024
Interesting museum tracing the history the Bank of England and it's role, bank note production and looking at what the future might hold as the use of cash diminishes. Full review by John F
Oct 23, 2024
Free museum experience. Very informative. I enjoyed learning about George Sampson the initial architect of the bank and the Goldsmith family in the 16th century. The museum staff were friendly too. Full review by Harrisfc
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The Bank of England Museum is located within the Bank of England in the City of London. Its entrance is in Bartholomew Lane, off Threadn…
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The museum tells the story of the Bank of England, from its origins in 1694, as a national bank to fund the war with France, to the prese…
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Since its establishment in 1694 as the central bank of England, the role of the institution famously known as the "Old Lady of Threadn…
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This museum is housed within the Bank of England, in the heart of London. It traces the history of the Bank, also known as the "Old La…
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Facts

Established:1988
Located:City of London, London, EC2R
Type:Bank of England Museum

Questions & answers

Q:
can I exchange for the old pound sterling for the new ones?
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Not at the museum but you can at the actual Bank of England.
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Answer by Tom H · May 7, 2023
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Did you have to queue to get in? If so what time of day did you go? Thanks
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No waiting it’s not very big
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How much was the ticket to get in?
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It’s free
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How long does it take to go round?
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You can go round slowly or quickly, depending how much you want to read! We took two hours but with older teens we wanted to take it all in.
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Mulberry trees
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When did banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III enter circulation?
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We began issuing banknotes featuring the King's portrait on 5 June 2024. Although the King’s portrait appears on all four denominations of our polymer banknotes (£5...
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