Bank of England Museum


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Threadneedle Street (Entrance Bartholowmew Lane)
London
Greater London
EC2R 8AH

Tel: +44 (0)2076 015 545
+44 (0)2076 013 833 (Group booking)
Email: museum@bankofengland.co.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Housed within one of the most iconic buildings in the City of London, the Bank of England Museum offers a unique experience which brings to life the 315-year history of the Bank of England, an institution which has contributed to shape the history of the City of London and the United Kingdom as a whole.

Interactive displays, audio-visuals and artefacts dating from Roman times through to the present day combine to offer visitors a walk through time that will fascinate young people and adults alike.

Amongst its many and varied displays there is a genuine gold bar that can be touched and lifted, although its weight - an astounding 13 kilos, equivalent to 28 pounds or 2 stone - will take some people by surprise!

The Museum also explains in an entertaining and informative manner the current roles of the Bank at the centre of the UK economy, which include working to maintain stable prices, detecting and reducing threats to financial stability and issuing banknotes.

For groups of between 15 and 50 people, the Museum offers free presentations that can be tailored to suit the interests of the group. They can include a short film or talk, after which questions might be invited on any aspect of the Bank and its functions, both past and present. The popularity of these talks means that advance booking of presentations is essential (Tel: 0207 601 3833 / 3866 / 3951 or email education@bankofengland.co.uk).
Opening Times
(2011 times)
Monday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Closed weekends and public and bank holidays.

Open on the day of the Lord Mayor's Show Saturday 12th November 2011 11.00am - 5.00pm.

Open Door: Saturday 2nd June and Saturday 9th July 2011 9.30am - 4.00pm.

Open House: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th September 2011 9.30am - 4.00pm.




Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Free Admission.

Directions
Underground: Bank Station (Northern, Central, Docklands Light Railway, Waterloo and City).

Rail: Liverpool Street, Fenchurch Street, Cannon Street.

Buses: 8, D9, 11, X15, 15B, 21, 22B, 23, 25, 26, 43, X43, 76, 133, 149, 501.
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