Bank of England Museum

Overview

Museum housed within the Bank of England which traces the history of the Bank from its foundation by Royal Charter in 1694 to its role today as the nation's central bank. There are gold bars dating from ancient times to the modern market bar, coins and a unique collection of banknotes, as well as many items you might not expect to find, such as the pikes and muskets used to defend the Bank; the Roman pottery and mosaics uncovered when it was rebuilt in 1930 and documents relating to famous customers such as Horatio Nelson, George Washington and the Duchess of Marlborough.

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Venue Details & Map

Bank of England Museum

Address

Bartholomew Lane

City of London

London

EC2R 8AH

Telephone:

+44 (0)20 7601 5545

Email:

museum@bankofengland.co.uk

Website:

http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum

Public transport:

Tube/DLR: Bank. Tube/Rail: Liverpool Street Rail: Fenchurch Street or Cannon Street (weekdays only)

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Facilities

Accessible Bathroom Facilities

Bathrooms available with emergency call system

Designated wheelchair accessible public toilet

Some toilets with handrails

Accessible Venue Facilities

Level access, ramp or lift to the lounge

Level access, ramp or lift to the shop

Accessible Communication Facilities

Hearing loop system

Information available in audio format

Information available in large print

Accessible Venue Facilities

Assistance dogs welcome

Staff available to assist

Staff disability awareness trained

Wheelchairs available free of charge

Access into the Building

Temporary ramps available

Additional Accessible Facilities

Accessible baby changing rooms

Accessible Parking Facilities

Drop-off point for guests available outside main entrance

Access Inside Building Facilities

All routes suitable for wheelchair users

Attraction Facilities

Audio commentary available

Gift shop

Indoors

Patron toilets

Booking Facilities

Coach parties accepted

Payment Facilities

Free entry