Khodor Husseini
08.03.2025
The Bank of England Museum is a hidden gem in London, offering fascinating insights into the history of money and banking. It features interactive exhibits, gold bars you can touch, and a deep dive into the UK's financial system.
isa rossetti
07.03.2025
Entusiasmante
Molto al di là di quello che immaginavo
Non ci ho dedicato troppo tempo Ma è uno dei due musei di questo genere il cui ricordo mi esalta
Sue Hancock
06.03.2025
Would have been better if it wasn’t full of school kids! Couldn’t get to see most of the exhibits but we maybe went at the wrong time. Maybe school groups should be given different times. But at least it’s free
Joshua Pui
04.03.2025
Nice place to visit. It’s free administration and you can get a postcard if you could unlock the safe.
Henrik
03.03.2025
Not a must-see museum, but still interesting. There is information about the the history of the Bank of England, the building, and of money in general. One cool thing was the station where you can lift a gold bar (it wieighs 13 kg).
Mirza Usman
01.03.2025
The Bank of England Museum, established in 1998, showcases the rich history of the Bank, founded in 1694. Located in the heart of London, it offers visitors a fascinating journey through British monetary history, featuring exhibits on currency, banking, and the development of the national economy. The museum highlights the role of the Bank in shaping the financial system, with interactive displays and historic artifacts, including early banknotes and gold bars. It offers free admission and is a must-visit for those interested in finance and British history.
Soheil Aarabi
26.02.2025
Contrary to our expectations, it was not as large and magnificent as the National Bank of France Museum in Paris. But it gives interesting and good information, especially its up-to-date information about digital money and the UK government' approaches.
DYH Hung
25.02.2025
A small museum yet full of interesting information, worth the visit
Richard Porteous
23.02.2025
Interesting insight into the financial history of the country and glimpse into changes ahead. You can lift a bar of gold, which is surprisingly heavy. It's free to enter.
Helen Shingler
23.02.2025
Lovely little museum that tries to make this a really inspiring and engaging subject for kids (as well as adults!). Well worth an hour of your time - great setting too.
No booking, we turned up at opening time and got straight in after a bag scan. No food options but clean facilities and some cafe options nearby.
Uzo Amaka
23.02.2025
I have heard and planned for this visit for a long time so was pleased I finally got to the museum in the week. It was a weekday and we arrived walking from Canon street station. There was a queue at the front, manned by a security guard who reassured we didn’t have long to wait. There is a thorough bag search on entry with body scan. The lady at the reception mentioned a trail with a prize we got one per family with pencils to find letters along the museum. We took a map to know where we were going. Toilets and changing facilities are available and there’s were near and tidy. We won a gold bar pin for completing the trail around the museum. There’s no eating or drinking permitted so simply a visit and we went out for lunch. It is free entry and no tickets or booking is required just arrive and queue.
Shona Ilsley
23.02.2025
Well worth an hour of your time - and it’s free!
Dawn Stapleton
22.02.2025
Probably spent about an hour here looking at the displays.
There is some airport type security on the way in.
Free audio tours using your own phone
Just scan the QR code
BlueStar10
21.02.2025
Good museum considering it is free and lots of things to see also
David Newman
20.02.2025
Free to visit small but interesting museum. Sections on the UK's banking history, development of bank notes and use of gold in banking.
Nigel Lang
20.02.2025
Great history of money and the chance to lift a real 13kg bar of gold the most money most of us will hold in our hands £932,000 on the 20.02.25
James Trewin
20.02.2025
Small, but very informative museum about the history of BoE, including many examples of bank notes and cheques throughout the ages. The gold section is particularly interesting (you even get to handle a gold bar!). My 11 year old son found it interesting too, so recommended for kids. Best of all, it's one of London's free museums. Time required 60-90 mins.
Fred Barrington
20.02.2025
A very interesting exhibition on its history and money in general.
Free to enter with very friendly staff.
Sam C
20.02.2025
Exhibits are a bit limited. Seems like a good place for children.
