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

Please note we will be closed from Saturday 21 December 2024 to Sunday 19 January 2025, inclusive, for our annual holiday closures. We will reopen as usual at 10am on Monday 20 January 2025.

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

Free, no booking needed

Open late every third Thursday of the month, until 8pm (last entry 7.30pm). Closed Bank Holidays and weekends.

The Future of Money

Money and the way we use it has changed. This free exhibition responds directly to questions asked by the public about the future of money

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 17 December 2024