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Discover our history and the role we play in the economy today

Christmas holidays closure: Please note, the Museum will be closed from Monday 22 December 2025 and re-opens on Monday 19 January 2026. Happy holidays from all of us at the Bank of England Museum, we look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)

Free to visit

Open for Museum Lates every third Thursday of the month, until 8pm (last entry 7.30pm, booking recommended). Closed Bank Holidays and weekends.

Building the Bank – 100 years on

This free exhibition explores the creation of the Bank of England’s iconic Threadneedle Street building

Explore the collection

Find out about the story of the Bank of England and the history of banknotes

What's on at the museum

Learn about money, the economy, and the history of the Bank of England

Families

Plan your visit as a family, and learn about our activities for families

Schools

Visit our museum and find resources for your classroom

Museum blog

A personal look at our history and collection by the people who work in our museum

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This page was last updated 01 December 2025