Bank of England Museum

Visiting the Bank of England Museum was such a cool experience! I absolutely loved the free self guided tour showcasing the fascinating history of money and its evolution over time. It was both educational and inspiring to explore such an iconic space. Thank you for preserving this incredible piece of history. I can’t wait to return and discover even more!

The Bank of England Museum offers a very interesting exhibition on the history of banking, providing a deep dive into how financial systems have evolved over time. The displays are well-organized, informative, and engaging, covering everything from the early days of the Bank of England to modern financial practices. What makes this museum stand out is that it doesn’t just focus on the past – it also highlights contemporary trends such as cryptocurrencies and digital finance, making it relevant for today’s visitors. Overall, it’s a well-presented and educational experience, perfect for anyone interested in economics, history, or finance. Definitely worth a visit!

One of the hidden gems that is not spoken about much. Least noticed too I might say. If you are new here, plan atleast 3 to 4 hrs minimum there is sooo much to take away. BoE is like the Banker of all Banks and they have a lot to share about the legacy that makes them unique and huge. Well maintained Friendly staff No wait time No reservation required. There are enough checks before anyone is allowed. So plan accordingly and avoid any unwanted stuff to be carried inside. Cameras are allowed and they in fact encourage everyone to take enough and more pictures. If u have kids make sure to take them along they have many things to learn. Right from the first ever cheque written to the most recent technical advancements that are happening you can learn about all of them. MOST IMPORTANT: 1. Do NOT miss the gold bar touching and lifting experience. A mandatory experience for what it takes to lift a 10KG Gold Bar. It's like Wow.... 2. There is a locker inside that you can try cracking the code. The answers are there in the hall. Don't miss it. Its a nice experience to crack open a safe 😜. Finally you also get a gift for cracking the code. If you need the pass key reply via comment...🤣

Interesting place, history of banking, notes etc You can lift a gold bar if you are able! Free entry, just an airport type search.

This is a hidden gem in the sea of museums that London is home to. I've always struggled to understand economics and the financial system, and the more I read and researched, it just got more confusing! So what better way to develop your general knowledge and understanding away from 'prickly' academic books, that in spite of their authors' research and effort, do not always offer an accessible summary or introduction on such topics. This is a small museum but well sized enough to contain all the relevant and essential information, facts, figures and characters in the development of the banking system as we now know it. I was aware of this before, but throughout the museum you are reminded that money as we know and use it does NOT have real value - from the minting of coins, printing of cash notes to more digital forms of money and currency, value is only given by the entity creating such modes of trade and exchange, and how it is used in wider society. With that said, gold ( at least 99.5%) is of real value and wealth, but again, only the few of the few, can really access and save gold.... Another interesting, and painful fact is how the banking system and its offspring corporations profited from the heinous crimes of the slave trade and when abolition of slavery finally took place...deep breath....the banks had to 'compensate' = pay out former 'slave owners! What about those who were enslaved...what compensation and justice did they get? Several swear words and expletives later, it does put into perspective that the 'system' was set up to benefit the the very elite few, and not the rest of us. Even in more recent times, with the evolution of digital monies and bitcoins, the banking system is still not as well regulated as it needs to be, leaving the more vulnerable people in society 'stuck in' or marginalised outside the system. There is so much more I could add, and haven't done any 'justice' to how important is it to visit a museum like this - I definitely need to plan another visit. Whether you go alone, with a good friend, or family ( there are activities for children), this will provide you with what you need to know about how 'rigged' the world we live in is, without the panic, dread and away from any tempting conspiracy theories.

Great little museum. The first room looks daunting with a lot of reading but the other galleries are bright, interesting and interactive. Go early before the school parties!

Amazing place for spend few minutes, and appreciate the incredible atmosphere of history. It was an amazing experience with my friends. Note: it's really big place hahah be prepared to walk.

Very interesting little museum. Showing the history of money. The only drawback, it was incredibly hot in there.