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Bank of England Museum    

www.bankofengland.co.uk
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This fascinating Museum, located within the impressive walls of the Bank of England, tells the history of the Bank from its foundation in 1694 to the …

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Feb 26, 2025
This is a very important museum and it’s free to enter. It all begun with Gold Smiths in charge, read about them in the museum you will find how interesting this museum’s history is! You will learn …Full review by mariana1158
Feb 14, 2025
Great FREE museum for an hour or so. Lots of displays and mini movies. There are FREE audio tours that you can listen to by scanning QR Codes with your phone. You get to try and lift a gold bar - but…Full review by shamrock_madison
Dec 17, 2024
This may not be for everyone but it’s free and on a rainy stormy day in London… Is your smart phone and QR codes for the best information but it gives an opportunity to see in this building and lea…Full review by SJC94
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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…
touristlink.com
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…
timeout.com
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

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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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Walked straight in. We arrived late morning. It wasn't during school holidays and in fact there were not that many people there.
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How much was the ticket to get in?
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Free
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How long does it take to go round?
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Give yourself an hour to read everything, take part in the interactive displays and go back to see things that really interest you. There is a display to lift up a solid gold bar with one …
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Give yourself an hour to read everything, take part in the interactive displays and go back to see things that really interest you. There is a display to lift up a solid gold bar with one hand, which is fun, but I arrived just after a party of college kids so it took a while of waiting in line to get to it. Entry is free and the displays are well laid out; there is airport style security with Xray machines on entry, so don't bring any bulky bags - the security process can be slow if you are behind a large party. It is also worth going into the actual banking hall next door to see the magnificent room.
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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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