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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May 8, 2025
In between hospital appointments we decided to kill an hour or so at the museum as my son was determined to see the King Charles coins before they go into circulation. The museum is relatively small …Full review by Kevin C
Apr 10, 2025
An Interesting and well-understandable made museum. Also interesting because it is including the modern way of payingFull review by Sightsee62218445811
Mar 24, 2025
I didn't find a lot of interest here, but it is free so can't complain too much. My main frustration was that I really came to see the painting 'Dividend Day at the Bank of England', but even though …Full review by PaulH_Surrey
Did you have to queue to get in? If so what time of day did you go? Thanks
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No queue just walked straight in its free as well. Can't see you'd ever need to queue although I would think you'd have to notify them if it was a group.
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 …
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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