Bank of England Museum
The Bank of England Museum tells the story of the Bank of England from its foundation in 1694 to its role today as the United Kingdom's central bank. Standing at the centre of the UK's financial system, the Bank is committed to promoting and maintaining financial stability as its contribution to a healthy economy. The Bank sets interest rates to control inflation, issues banknotes and works to maintain a stable financial system. The historical displays include material drawn from the Bank's own collections of books, documents, silver, prints, paintings, banknotes, coins and photographs. There is a display of gold, including Roman and modern gold bars, alongside pikes and muskets once used to defend the Bank. Computer technology and audio visual displays explain the Bank's present day role. This area of the site will help you to plan your visit. Use the interactive floor plan to take a tour of the Museum. Our facilities, including those for disabled visitors.

Admission to the Museum is free of charge for everyone and includes a free museum guide, which is available in English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and Welsh. Admission to the temporary exhibitions and events in the Museum is also free, but there is a small charge for exhibition brochures. .