 Opening hours
When is the Museum open?
Monday to Friday 10.00 - 17.00. See Opening Times
.
Is the Museum open at weekends?
No, except for Open Door (July), Open House (September)
and the Saturday of the Lord Mayor's Show (November).
This may be subject to change. See Opening
Times for the Museum's daily opening hours. See Events
& Activities for information about the Lord Mayor's
Show.
Is the Museum open on Public and Bank Holidays?
No.
Can I get 24-hour recorded information?
For recorded information about the Museum, please ring +44 (0)20 7601 5545.
 
Admission
Is there an admission charge to the Museum?
Admission is free for everyone and includes a free Museum Guide.
Is there a charge for visiting the Museum's special exhibitions and events?
Admission to temporary exhibitions, events and activities is free, although there is usually a small charge for exhibition brochures.
Location and directions
Where is the Museum?
In Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH, off Threadneedle Street. See How to Find Us for directions and a map.
How do I get to the Museum by train, underground or bus?
See How to Find Us.
How do I get to the Museum from Bank underground station?
Follow the signs in the station for the Bank of England (exit 2). Walk along Threadneedle Street with the front of the Bank on your left. Take the first turning on the left, which is Bartholomew Lane. The entrance to the Museum is short way down Bartholomew Lane on the left. See How to Find Us for a map.
Parking
Does the Museum have a car or coach park?
There are no parking facilities at the Museum. For information on where to park in the City of London see How to Find Us.
Can coaches and cars set down and pick up outside the Museum?
Vehicles can stop briefly in Bartholomew Lane to set down and pick up. See How to Find Us.
Refreshments
Does the Museum have a café or restaurant?
There are no refreshments available in the Museum but there is a choice of places to eat within easy walking distance.
Is there an area in the Museum where I can eat a picnic or packed lunch?
There are no designated eating areas and we ask visitors not to eat or drink in the Museum.
Museum Guide
Is the free Museum Guide available in languages other
than English?
The printed guide is available in Chinese, French, German,
Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and Welsh.
Collections
Where on the website can I find information about the Museum's permanent collections?
See Collections.
Visiting as a group
Do I need to book if I am arranging a group visit?
You only need to book in advance if you would like a talk or a presentation. See Talks.
Tours
Is it possible to have a guided tour of the Museum?
Small groups can arrange to have a short introduction to the Museum. See Talks.
Is it possible to have a guided tour of the Bank of England ?
No, however, special tours of the Bank are offered to
members of the public when the Museum opens for the Open
Door and Open House events. See Events.
Talks and presentations
What presentations do you offer for adult visitors?
Groups can choose between a talk in the Museum (small
groups only) or a presentation in the cinema (groups of
between 15 and 45 people). See Talks.
What presentations do you offer for schools?
The film and question and answer session in the cinema is suitable for anyone interested in learning about the role of Bank of the Bank of England, in particular students of economics and business studies aged 16 -18. For younger pupils there are interactive money presentations in the cinema aimed at 5 -10 year olds and 11-14 year olds. See Talks.
What presentations do you offer for visitors with special needs?
We will tailor our talks and presentations to meet the requirements of the group. See Talks.
Activities for children
Do you have activity sheets for children?
Activity sheets for different age ranges are available in the Museum and can be printed from the website. See Activity Sheets.
Do you offer any special activities for children?
Some form of activity is arranged for children in most school holidays. See Events.
Visitors with disabilities
Is the Museum accessible to visitors in wheelchairs?
Portable wheelchair ramps provide access to all areas of the Museum. Please notify us if you intend to visit so that we can prepare in advance. See Disabled Visitors.
Is there a Braille version of the Museum Guide?
There is a Braille guide in English. See Disabled visitors.
Special exhibitions and events
Where can I find information about the temporary exhibitions and events at the Bank of England Museum?
See Exhibitions & Events for information on Current Exhibitions, Past Exhibitions and Events & Activities.
Photographs
Is photography allowed in the Museum?
Photography is not allowed in any area of the Museum.
Research
Where can I get more information about the Bank of England's history?
For more information about the Bank's history and its
collections, please write to the Curator, Education and
Museum Group, Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London
EC2R 8AH or Telephone +44 (0)20 7601 4387.
Where can I get more information about the role and responsibilities of the Bank of England?
See About the Bank. |
