Visit to The Bank of England Museum, Bartholomew Lane

Visit to The Bank of England Museum, Bartholomew Lane

The Bank of England was established in 1694. Initially it operated from livery halls, then in 1734 acquired its own building on Threadneedle Street. This has been steadily enlarged. The present building by Sir Herbert Baker was completed in 1939.

In 1988 the Bank opened its own Museum. This contains a wide range of items, including banknotes, coins, documents and paintings – even a gold bar lifting machine.

As well as the permanent displays, there’s also a temporary exhibition called Building the Bank, which shows how the building has evolved over 300 years.

Meet 10.15 for a 10.30 am start at the Royal Exchange forecourt, Bank, behind the equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington.

Please note earlier start time.

The Museum has a separate entrance at the right end of the building on Bartholomew Lane, but please assemble at the Royal Exchange forecourt.