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Bank of England Museum

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Family-friendly museum with interactive exhibitions telling of the Bank's role in today's economy. People often mention museum, Bank, history, gold, England, bank, interesting, visit, money, free,


Address

Bartholomew Ln, London EC2R 8AH, United Kingdom

Website

www.bankofengland.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 3461 5545

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 5 PM

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  • 1/5 Nicolò W. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely exhibit. You know what else belongs in the museum? The Bank of England's support for fossil fuels. It's scandalous that it's 2021 and the bank is still bailing out big polluters who're wrecking the climate. 4 out of 5 stars otherwise, but I'm subtracting 3 stars for recklesness.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Reed B. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a very good free museum located at the actual Bank of England building. If you are at all interested in currency, banking or history you will have a great time here. It’s amazing to learn the importance of money in history and this really illustrates that well in addition to learning about modern currency. You can also touch and lift a giant bar of gold for a cool photo op! They also have clean restrooms and a nice (but small) gift shop. Be prepared for security screening before you enter.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jess H. 3 years ago on Google
    Museums are great places to see relics of the past, but one relic I can't see in the exhibits is finances for fossil fuels. Unfortunately this isn't a thing of the past for the Bank of England. While millions of people around the world are experiencing the devastating impacts of the climate crisis, the Bank of England are still propping up the fossil fuel industry. As the referee of the UK financial sector, the Bank of England has a moral obligation to cut off the flow of finance to climate-wrecking fossil fuels projects around the world. That means ditching its own dirty bonds and preventing climate criminals from accessing money by setting rules that stop out-of-control commercial banks financing fossil fuel expansion. Until they do so, they are only worthy of a one-star rating.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carol A. 7 months ago on Google • 1151 reviews
    A lovely little look into the world of the bank of England, insightful and harrowing to see the slave trade starting this, nice that they have put all the names up to honour them. We won the puzzle reward too which was good fun.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 May C. 1 year ago on Google
    I was fortunate enough to visit mid week, and there was a special live talk, topic was, "Slavery and The Bank". Real eye opener, with lots to ponder your thoughts on, lots of questions and thought provoking stuff. The staff were kind and helpful too. There's so much to see, with videos, and interactive games too, great for kids. Clean toilets and a great little gift shop too. Best of all, its all Free!!!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Together We'll Face The W. 1 year ago on Google
    Free entry and good basic information how the BoE funds the Government and how they try to control inflation so that growth and jobs prosper. Holding a Gold bar was nice (weighs 11kg) and the history regarding how the Slave trade where the money flowed. Coins of Guineas had an elephant depicted under the king's head due to the connection with West Africa, which is where most of the Gold came from. Yes I do believe we should return to the Gold standard, how did we allow the £ not to be the World's reserve currency and the $ took over??? They need to have a section on crypto now.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angela O. 1 year ago on Google
    A small but very informative museum in the heart of the City of London. You get to find how the money has began is journey all those years ago.It was good to see that they had a childrens activity trail for kids to be involved in and get information of how the money have started. The museum is adjacent to the Bank of England.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dylan H. 3 years ago on Google
    I was horrified to hear the impacts that UK money is causing in Argentina and the Pacific. The Bank of England has a moral duty to act on the climate crisis immediately. One star.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Leah S. 3 years ago on Google
    I haven't been here, but I am convinced that a central bank handing out no-strings attached bailouts to big polluters in a time of climate crisis is stuck in the stone age, and belongs in a museum.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Silent H. 1 year ago on Google
    The museum itself is fairly insightful with some engaging tasks to help understand financial processes. There are some historical artifacts as well, documenting the past of the bank. However, the most interesting part of the museum is an exhibition on links between slavery and the bank. This was an insightful look on the bank’s role in slavery and how it was benefitted. There is a lot of information here to get through and does paint a picture of the inner workings of the bank. The museum is worth visiting for this exhibition.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul O. 3 months ago on Google • 294 reviews New
    A great museum! No charge to enter and some amazing displays! You can (try)to lift a real gold bar! A lot of interesting information on the economy, bank ( and) other notes, coins, currency, the economy and more. In a great location in the city. A nice shop with some cool souvenirs.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 erin d. 3 years ago on Google
    With COP26 coming to UK this year, I expected to see the Bank of England taking much more decisive action on climate. Unfortunately they are not taking action on this, I was very disappointed to find out.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Hannah D. 3 years ago on Google
    Great exhibits but they missed something out: the Bank of England's support for fossil fuels - that definitely belongs in a museum. It's scandalous that in 2021 the bank is still bailing out big polluters who're wrecking the climate.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 corathecoolbean 3 years ago on Google
    dissapointed / Bank of England investing Billions into no strings attached bail outs. funding the fossil fuel industry and worsening the climate crisis/ :(
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shining L. 1 year ago on Google
    I went to the Museum for the second time, and Slavery & the bank exhibition was on. It gave lots of detailed information regarding some of the people involved in the slave trade. I plan to go back this month as their general exhibition is very good for those you want to understand about money & finances. They have WC's and they have wheelchair access. If you have a mobility scooter you will need to double check. Its suitable for primary school children & up. You have to plan to go as its only open till 5pm!! Every third Thursday of the month they have a late night access. Not open weekends.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aurora N. 1 year ago on Google
    I was so happy to visit this museum. If you are interested in the financial system how our or any bank works and about creating our currency just visit it. Inflation the history of the Bank of England etc...I thoroughly enjoyed every part of this exhibition. My time was well spent. Where else could I lift a pure gold bar anyway. I do not thing kids would enjoy it at all. But for adults I can only recommend it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Venetia C. 4 months ago on Google • 193 reviews
    Great exhibition about the Bank of England, it has all the old bank notes. A story of the history of money and cheques. It has a gold bar that you can lift it to see how heavy it is. It also has a photo of gold bars on the wall when you can have a selfie in front of. When you go in this is the bar where people used to go to pay their money in, when it first opened. It has a shop where you can buy keyrings of goldbars and little teddy's with Bank of England on them. They have toilets inside. It's good for children to learn all about the Bank of England. The staff are very friendly and helpful and very knowledgeable about the museum.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miss Chop S. 6 months ago on Google • 124 reviews
    Fascinating (free) museum located within the BoE. Learn about the bank’s history, how banknotes are designed and visit the vaults. Have a go at lifting a gold bar are some of the fun things you can do at this cool museum!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ninh L. 5 months ago on Google • 308 reviews
    NICE FREE ATTRACTION IN LONDON! I was pleasantly surprised with the Bank of England Museum, it’s an interesting look at how the concept of money was formed and that most of what modern banking is (loans, interest, bank notes) were invented right here. You’ll get to learn all about money, how money is made, how counterfeiters forge bank notes and you can even lift a bar of real gold (an 11kg London Good Bar with an approximate value of £700,000). The fact that it’s free is a massive bonus. So if you’re passing by and you have a spare 30 minutes, it’s definitely worth going inside!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sadek M. 5 months ago on Google • 96 reviews
    The museum being free is definitely a point of interest as I feel charging for entry would be a step too far. The reason being is that it's a very brief, albeit interesting insight on the storied history of the Bank of England that stretches right up to the modern day. It's fascinating to understand how the cycle of the world renowned Pound comes into being and also the many creative ways fraudsters try to dole out fake notes and even more fascinating is the video detailing how the notes go from concept to design to circulation right into the tax man's pocket. If you've got a spare half hour going and you're in the area, then give the place a whirl - it is free, after all.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tony L. 1 month ago on Google • 85 reviews New
    The Bank of England Museum is an excellent and informative museum where you can learn about money, the UK economy, and the history of this significant institution. The museum boasts an impressive collection of 40,000 items, including a real gold bar that visitors can try to lift up. Please note that the museum is closed on bank holidays and weekends. However, it is open to the public free of charge.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lorenzo F. 10 months ago on Google • 51 reviews
    It was pretty cool. The museum is free to visit, and has friendly and knowledgeable staff. It offers a fascinating insight into the history and role of the Bank of England, from its foundation in 1694 to the present day. The museum has a variety of exhibits and displays, covering topics such as monetary and financial stability, banknotes and coins, gold vaults, and transatlantic slavery.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 carol w. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) No tickets are required. You can take your children to visit the development of British coins. There are also big gold bricks to appreciate. If you successfully pass the game to open the vault, you can get a bank commemorative pen (Original) 不需門票,可以帶著孩子參觀英國錢幣發展,還有大金磚可鑑賞,如果成功通過開啟金庫的遊戲,可以獲得銀行紀念筆一支
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matthias S. 8 months ago on Google
    A fine and little museum. With a lot to learn about economic and the history of the United kingdom. So there was the special exibition about slavery and the bank. You can hold a 26 pound (13 kilo) heavy goldbar in one hand. Worth over 730000 Euro it Was heavy to lift with one hand.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ben B. 3 years ago on Google
    Top museum! As expected, I found in here a library of outdated policies and funding packages to big polluting companies such as EasyJet, British Airways, Rolls-Royce and Gatwick. They certainly belong in this museum. Loses a star because of no mention of the green and just recovery that is essential to protect us from climate chaos.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ric L. 3 years ago on Google
    Dissapointing. Dissapointing that the Bank of England is pouring cash into polluting companies like Petrofac, EasyJet and Baker Hughes (despite claiming that climate change is a “strategic priority”)... but also, I went here as a child and honestly it was one of the most boring experiences of my young life.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlie R. 4 years ago on Google
    Fascinating history and exhibits for the whole family and well worth several hours to see as much as possible. There are interactive displays and cases covering the many centuries of its activities. A neat special display covers the time that Kenneth Grahame, author of 'The Wind in the Willows; worked there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 michele 3 years ago on Google
    So much to see here - let's hope there will be some evidence of the ways in which the Bank or England supported a green recovery in 2021.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Skmojaherbappy M. 3 years ago on Google
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    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 saverio s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bank of England Museum, it contains all the history of the building and a large numismatic collection. The really nice thing is the possibility of lifting a gold bar. Completely free but absolutely no photos can be taken! (Original) Museo della banca d'Inghilterra, contiene tutta la storia del fabbricato e una vasta collezione numismatica. La cosa veramente simpatica è la possibilità di sollevare un lingotto d'oro. Completamente gratuito ma non si possono fare assolutamente foto!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maryna K. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the Museums that is not extremely interesting for kids under 5 years old. But for adults this place brings new experience of touching real gold as well as tons of facts about money and financial system. Definitely worth attending and spending a couple of hours there
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stephanie R. 6 years ago on Google
    Very cool and different museum. Relatively small considering the size of other museum's in London. But very nice for something else to do. I unfortunately went when there was a school trip on which meant I had to wait quite a while to get into some rooms as children were just lingering there. Holding a bar of gold was a very cool experience. However again, I waited around 20mins to hold it because children were just playing around it. Overall very cool and would recommend to people who have time to go. However not a must do in London. The gift shop was also incredibly overpriced.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 macedonboy 4 years ago on Google
    This museum is housed in the Bank of England on Threadneedle Street and tells the story of the Grand Old Lady. There's a lot of information about the Bank of England building as well as the history of promissory notes that we now use as money. I loved the section that describes the production of paper notes as well as all the security features on the notes. Now I what to look for on the British notes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kenny 1 year ago on Google
    Lots of small rooms with good general information. Kids can appreciate this museum too. Exhibit on the bank's ties to slavery was intriguing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Felipe Lado a. 1 year ago on Google
    The crew were amazing, and even if the museum is a small one, it has so much things to see. Also everything is really nice sorted, and you get a tour online with your mobile phone, explaining everything to you at the moment if you want. Finally, adding that is a great tour for kids it has games to keep them attention up, and is a great way to explain them what money is.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice museum, very interesting content. Not too long yet enough to keep you for a good hour. Great site to visit if you are interested in this area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris B. 1 year ago on Google
    Whenever I visit London I usually find myself visiting this venue. As it was my first visit in nearly 5 years I was expecting there to be some change, there certainly was however it was for the better. Situated at Bank in London, as of this time of writing, Admission is free, they do search you upon entry however I'd say that's understandable. There were a few moaners while looking around however to be honest I don't see what there is to moan about if Admission is Free, not many places offer that especially in this day and age. Would I come back? Most definitely, it's a nice place to spend an hour or 2 to have a look about and appreciate the Bank Of England's history and it's significance today..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kate N. 1 year ago on Google
    A small, fabulous museum located in the Square mile! I had to do a quick security check after going through the front door and that’s all. Its prominent role in Britain's trading history is something that makes me fascinated about. The bank is founded from 1694. When I came in, the 1st thing that caught my eye was the inflation rate balance game. How to keep the inflation rate is only 2% is quite challenging. Then, I got to touch the stunning 13kg pure gold bar, and I couldn’t lift it haha. Definitely worth visiting! 🙂🙂🙂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andrew W. 1 month ago on Google • 180 reviews New
    Great museum and free entry. It presents the whole history of the Bank of England, all the different buildings on the site, and how its purpose progressed. It also describes the history of money from the 1600s to present day, the security features on the notes is very interesting. There's a gold bar in a display case that you can try to lift!

  • 5/5 Jenny S. 6 months ago on Google • 161 reviews
    I enjoyed my visited here. It was very interesting and informative to learn about the banks history and slavery. We were greeted at the entrance by a security guard! - Wasn't expecting that! - It goes to show how this place is of upmost high importance! After going through the doors you will have your bags checked by security! It was like being at a airport as we went through the security doors to check if we had any dangerous weapons! Haha! As if! Afterwards, you will be greeted by the receptionist and be given a map of the museum. It was not very busy on the late afternoon but there were a group of school kids (that packed out an area we were in.) Clean toilets but small. Small and intimate museum I thought. We spent about an hour or so looking around. Lots of information to read and a little screen to watch about its history. There was a very very small gift shop area which was very expensive! However, we did purchase a magnet for £5. Crazy price! Cashier was friendly and social! I loved the ceilings and lighting! Amazing work to look up at! Overall, a good day out! Definitely recommend visiting!

  • 5/5 Mahima K. 2 months ago on Google • 49 reviews New
    The Bank of England Museum is a hidden gem in London, perfect for families interested in history, economics, and interactive learning. The free entry, engaging exhibits, and educational value make it a must-visit for anyone exploring the city.

  • 4/5 Sarah A. 3 months ago on Google • 37 reviews New
    We visited with young adults (Economics students) and I felt that this could've been so much more than it was. There's such a big story behind the bank and whilst the museum is enjoyable, it just doesn't do the story justice. The slavery exhibition was okay. I felt it could be something more than what it was. It felt cold and clinical. I wanted to see more of the human side of things, and more suggestions on how we reconcile this part of our history. If you can add this to your trip to London, then do. It takes about 45 minutes to an hour and would be perfect for 10+ year olds. Make sure you scan the code for the audio tour, this will add extra depth to your tour.

  • 4/5 Clare A. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely museum with very friendly staff. Came here for a museum late which was very enjoyable. Lots of interesting info although some of the displays are a bit dated or replicas it’s well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Evelyn O D. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely little museum and very educational for adults and children. There is a small interactive area for children which is really good. We went around 11am and it was quite. We left around 12 and it was starting to get busy. It's free entry so ideal for families. You will be checked going in so probably not the best idea to being big bags with you.

  • 4/5 Robert O. 4 years ago on Google
    Being the first bank in the world. It’s quite interesting to know how it all begun and this museum provides that in a child friendly manner.

  • 4/5 Tatiana K. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting place to visit but not with smaller kids although they have some activities for kids. Guess kids over 7 will be more interested rather than 4 or 5.

  • 5/5 Ariestia S. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice free museum in the city. You can learn about the banking system. Don't miss to touch and try to lift a real gold bar. It's very heavy!

  • 5/5 Sebastian M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you are interested in this topic, or have children and want to familiarize them with what is "with these finances", this is the perfect place to explore, in a very accessible way, "the secrets of banks". WARNING ! The ability to hold a REAL gold bar - many people only then understand how hard gold is :) (Original) Jeżeli interesujesz się tym tematem, lub masz dzieci i chcesz im przybliżyć, o co chodzi "z tymi finansami", to jest to idealne miejsce na to, aby zgłebić, w sposób bardzo przystępny, "tajniki banków". UWAGA ! Możliwość potrzymania PRAWDZIWEJ sztabki złota - wiele osób dopiero wtedy rozumie, jak ciężkim pierwiastkiem jest złoto :)

  • 5/5 Kornél K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Raising the gold bar is best, but it's an interesting place anyway with lots of interesting information (Original) A legjobb az aranyrúd emelgetés, de amúgy is érdekes hely sok érdekes információval

  • 4/5 Keith S. 4 years ago on Google
    Attention to detail on signage would be good and QR code on one of displays led to a non existent site. Very interesting. Will have return to finish it off.

  • 2/5 doomande 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can lift a gold bar of 14kg ... And that's what you can (Original) Man kan løfte en guldbar på 14kg... Og det er Ca det man kan

  • 4/5 William S. 4 years ago on Google
    Kids loved holding gold bar

  • 5/5 Peter R. 4 years ago on Google
    Get to touch a gold bar and won a free pen. Legit the best day of my life fr

  • 4/5 Tjibbe van der V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Bank of England Museum is located on Bartholomew Lane in London. It was opened by Elizabeth II on November 16, 1988. The museum tells the story about the National Bank of England: the Bank of England. In the museum the visitor can learn everything about the history of the bank, and it shows the financial system, with a lot of information about currencies. Gold bars are also kept, the visitor can try to lift one himself in the museum. Source: Wikipedia (Original) Het Bank of England Museum is gelegen aan Bartholomew Lane in Londen. Het werd op 16 november 1988 door Elizabeth II geopend. Het museum vertelt het verhaal over de nationale bank van Engeland: de Bank of England. In het museum kan de bezoeker alles te weten komen over de historie van de bank, en toont het het financiële systeem, met veel informatie over valuta. Er worden ook goudstaven bewaard, in het museum kan de bezoeker er zelf één proberen op te tillen. Bron: Wikipedia

  • 5/5 Kevin C. 4 years ago on Google
    Well worth visiting very good

  • 5/5 Jose Luis Nieto E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) La Moneda history very well explained and with some interactive games for children. (Original) Historia de La Moneda muy bien explicada y con algunos juegos interactivos para niños.

  • 5/5 Ben C. 4 years ago on Google
    Definitely worth a visit even just for the gold bar, there's some effort to make quantitative easing understandable...

  • 4/5 Stan G. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent museum, with interesting and interactive activities and videos, alongside fascinating exhibits. The only downside I would say is the queue, which is not helped by the slightly overboard security measures.

  • 4/5 Lee O. 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting day out.

  • 4/5 Wayne Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing place to visit. Very interesting to know how money works from rates to money circulation. I would have gave 5 stars if the place way bigger.

  • 5/5 Aidan A. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic free museum in the Bank of England, not that large a museum but packed full of amazing stuff, well worth a visit

  • 5/5 Roxana S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing building

  • 5/5 Harry Andrew Brian P. 3 years ago on Google
    An interesting place to visit and learn about the history on the Bank 🏦 and you get to hold a gold bar

  • 5/5 Skylar S. 3 years ago on Google
    A free museum about the history of money and architecture.

  • 5/5 לביא �. 3 years ago on Google
    The longer you live and explore, the more you learn and acquire a sense of the world around you. This museum is a must-stop to broaden your knowledge and understanding of one of the most important financial epicenters in the world.

  • 5/5 Almost S. 3 years ago on Google
    Located at the heart of the City. You can touch a real gold bullion there.

  • 5/5 Toni K. 3 years ago on Google
    Funny, I won a pencil

  • 4/5 Samuel M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Curious museum about coins, banknotes, their security methods, how safes work ... has an interactive section and a game to play with kids if accompanied (Original) Curioso museo acerca de las monedas, billetes, sus métodos de seguridad, cómo funcionan las cajas fuertes...tiene algún apartado interactivo y un juego a seguir con peques si se va acompañado

  • 5/5 Marcel B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Free and interesting visit. The neighborhood is also to see (Original) Visite gratuite et intéressante. Le quartier est aussi à voir

  • 5/5 Damian J. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow. Hidden gem

  • 4/5 Mpunga Chipepo S. 4 years ago on Google
    Gives you an opportunity to learn about some banking basics.

  • 4/5 Tom P. 4 years ago on Google
    Really interesting, excellent information about the old Bank and it's history!

  • 4/5 Thomas W. 4 years ago on Google
    An unplanned visit into the museum, a short security check through reception and you are inside. It's a small museum and passed roughly half an hour time. Plenty of history on display plus fair share of modern/current content. Few interactive elements including the chance to try and pick up a heavily shielded gold bar.

  • 4/5 Rasa L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A particularly good place for children to educate on the history of banking and economics (Original) Ypač gera vieta vaikams edukacija, supažindinti su banko ir ekonomikos istorija

  • 5/5 Adam S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very interesting museum with interactive displays explaining what the role of the Bank is. Plenty of history, and the opportunity to touch and lift up a real 13kg gold bar!! Nice little shop and very high quality museum. Spend about an hour there.

  • 5/5 Li R. 4 years ago on Google
    UK has very long history in economy and banking. By visiting the bank of England museum, you will be learning the fundamental of banking system and economy, e.g. inflation. There are pictures, even computer games help you with a better understanding. It's recommended to visit.

  • 4/5 Kirsty C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good for groups and kids.

  • 5/5 Nicholas W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great museum with exhibits explaining economics and monetary policy. Lots of information at many different levels

  • 4/5 Lindsey B. 4 years ago on Google
    Free to enter. Interesting exhibits. Can even lift a gold bar. Worth a visit if you are in the city of london.

  • 5/5 Sophia K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Holding a gold bar in your hands is priceless! (Original) Подержать в руках золотой слиток- бесценно!

  • 5/5 René L. 4 years ago on Google
    Bank of History

  • 5/5 Lennert O. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun museum. Good for small and grown-up kids. They've done a great job in teaching concepts such as quantitative easing to small kids (visit if you want to know how they manage to do just that). Would be slightly better if they were a bit more self critical about central bank policy.

  • 3/5 Erika K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Admission free. The baby stroller will be checked after leaving the security check, so you will need to hold it if you cannot walk. You can see past coins, banknotes, bullion, and how to make coins. There is also a toilet. (Original) 入館無料。ベビーカーはセキュリティチェックを受けてから、館内の置き場所に残して見学することになりますので、歩けない場合は抱っこひも必須です。 過去の硬貨や紙幣、金塊、硬貨の作り方などを見ることができます。トイレもあります。

  • 5/5 Julien G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The museum is not very big but it is very interesting. Ideal for a short and rewarding visit. (Original) Le musée n'est pas très grand mais il est très intéressant. Idéal pour une visite courte et enrichissante.

  • 5/5 Paul B. 4 years ago on Google
    A fun excursion for a couple of hours. Well put together, free entry and the only place in town where you can put your hands on half a million pound gold bar!

  • 5/5 Glevum O. 5 years ago on Google
    What a hidden gem! Tucked away just around the corner from the Bank of England itself is a small but beautifully laid out museum. It details not just the history of the Bank of England but also the history of currency in this country. The highlight was the solid gold bar (heavily secured and monitored} which visitors are invited to lift. Perhaps not too much for very young children but it kept our little one amused for over an hour. Best of all it's free!

  • 5/5 Natalie G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great museum that takes a rounded approach to the Bank's history, from the architecture of its premises to efforts to combat forgery through the centuries. As well as layperson explanations of quantitative easing and inflation (!) interesting nuggets of information abound - did you know that the author of Wind in the Willows was a senior official at the Bank? - and you can even get hands on with a genuine gold bullion bar!

  • 4/5 Jerry C. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool free museum with interactive exhibits plus full history of the Bank and banknotes.

  • 5/5 Arturo R. 5 years ago on Google
    Found it by accident on our walk to the city just leaving Bank tube station. Managed to see a sign advertising the museum. FREE to enter we found the display intriguing and informative. If you like coins this is where to start for its history. Best was being allowed to "lift" a solid gold bar weighing 28 pounds and worth over £374,000. Lots of children there finding it very interesting.

  • 4/5 Jakub C. 2 years ago on Google
    cool, you can hold a gold bar

  • 5/5 Aneesh V. 5 years ago on Google
    Learned so much about how it all came together for London to become a financial hub. They have built some fun games to also understand the various mechanisms of the economy - quite educational, but need some economics background.

  • 5/5 Ch Adeel Ur Rehman j. 2 years ago on Google
    Very famous and very very beautiful Museum. I love visit it's again ❤️.

  • 5/5 Anindya M. 2 years ago on Google
    Went just a few days ago. A very factual and interesting place. I really lovedi it

  • 5/5 Nigel H. 1 year ago on Google
    Very interesting place to learn about the history of the Bank, money & Gold reserves. Located at the side entrance of the Bank of England, you have to go through an Airport style scanner to enter (as you can understand!) you then tour around the museum in a left, left, left circle. Lots of interactive exhibits to please all ages. Worth a spare hour if you're in London.

  • 5/5 Omar B. 1 year ago on Google
    Very interesting museum with a history of money. From the first cash note to modern money, the museum has a wide range of banknotes and coins on display. It also has some interactive games for children/teens to understand the BoE's job of keeping inflation around 2%

  • 5/5 Lara K. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a fantastic afternoon here and will be going back as soon as I can. Really interesting, feel that they respectfully addressed how slavery was interwoven with its history, and didn't have enough time to read everything! I spent 1.5 hours there. Really fantastic little museum!

  • 4/5 Rochelle G. 1 year ago on Google
    A really interesting and educational museum. The exhibition on slavery and the Bank was an eye opener

  • 4/5 Kevin R. 1 year ago on Google
    The museum resembles the Bank of England autobiography, which has been open since 1694. Visitors can view the bank's collection of gold coins, books, documents and banknotes. The 18th century bank trading hall is also set up in the museum, one-to-one. But to be honest, the museum is very small, and the lighting in many places is very strange. When you really look at the exhibits, the lights are very harsh.

  • 5/5 Edward H. 1 year ago on Google
    A really lovely exhibit covering the history of the bank, the printing of notes, modern day operations, a big separate exhibit on slavery and the bank. Much bigger than I expected. Took around 1 and a half hours to look at everything in detail. Entry is free too! You don't necessarily need to be interested in economics and the bank to enjoy this museum. It gives a fantastic insight into the financial history of the UK and the history of a very impressive building.

  • 5/5 Monetman 6. 1 year ago on Google
    Relatively small but still fascinating museum in the heart of London and its history, well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Otto P. 1 year ago on Google
    Here is an attractive option to visit another kind of museum, located inside of the Bank of England building. This is not about quantitative easing, but rather, about interesting aspects of the economy and more particularly, money! See, feel, touch cool stuff like a gold bar or check out the £100,000,000.00 note, complete with its iconic promissory note of "I Promise to Pay the Bearer on Demand the Sum of", even though the exhibit is just a specimen, it was used actually for accounting purposes, and never became legal tender, due to hyperinflation or otherwise! Thank goodness!

  • 5/5 J W. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazing place to visit, with lots of interesting facts and items to view. There's so much history crammed into this space, and you may find yourself wishing to reading it all! I visited during December and got to see the Bank of England Choir perform some carols, and taste some beautiful mince pies & mulled wine. The shop items are very reasonably priced and all of the staff are very helpful.

  • 4/5 Sabrine T. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place to go to learn about money, our financial system, how the Bank of England was formed, and their role in society. The museum was informative and interactive with beautiful displays. Only downside was several interactive displays were not working and it was poorly lit in some areas (e.g. the slavery exhibition) so had to use the torch on my phone to read.

  • 4/5 Lehmann F. 1 year ago on Google
    Free to visit, interactive and educational. Loved that you can touch and lift a real gold bar. One star down because a number of the videos/tv were not working. Tickets for half term activities your were quickly sold out. Alas, it was then also cancelled on the day which was disappointing Definitely a place to take older children who can already read. Even then, it’s a lot to take in for under 11 children. Would have loved more options for guide ie audio or tour guide. Suggest volunteers from the banking industry who has an interest in financial education.

  • 5/5 Claudia F. 10 months ago on Google
    Interesting free museum with a couple of options to keep young visitors entertained (either drawing or hunting for clues) resulting in a nice "gold" ingot pin and a few interactive exibits. Good for a couple of hours. Wheelchair accessible. Closed at weekend and bank holidays.

  • 5/5 Yosef C. 9 months ago on Google
    A smaller museum, but great for a short pop in. The exhibit on security features was especially interesting

  • 5/5 David F. 1 year ago on Google
    Perhaps if more journalists came to this brilliant museum they might just report about the economy a little better. It was quiet when I visited. Security as you would expect is tight. Very interesting and informative exhibits with things to watch and press, making it suitable for young people as well as the old. A million pound note and a gold bar you can try to lift are just two memorable displays.

  • 5/5 Kathryn H. 9 months ago on Google
    For a free museum it’s really not a bad place at all. Lots of little exhibits to look around and a fascinating history of how the Bank of England came to be. Gift shop here as well which is always a bonus for me.

  • 5/5 Random E. 9 months ago on Google
    Free to enter open on week days until 5pm. If you want to learn history of monetary system and currency than this is a best place for you to visit. You can see and feel the 13k gold bar.

  • 5/5 Zainab 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Loads of interactive games and a fun visit. Also attended a lecture which was really informative. You get to see and pick up a real gold bar and indulge in interactive inflation and money simulators


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