In the event that online bookings for this event have sold out, you may still be able to attend by collecting a ticket at the door. Please note that walk in tickets are offered on a first come, first served basis and depend on venue capacity on the night.
About this event
When: Thursday 16 July, 5.15pm to 8pm (last entry 7.30pm)
Our current exhibition, 'Building the Bank', explores architect Herbert Baker's rebuild of the Bank of England's premises between 1925-39 - but what led to Baker taking on this project to begin with?
Baker had made a career taking on projects across the British Empire by the time he rebuilt the Old Lady. In 1912, he was commissioned to design the British colonial capital at New Delhi, India, alongside then-friend and close collaborator Edward Lutyens. Together, Baker and Lutyens created a design for the Parliament buildings of the new capital which blended neoclassical tradition with indigenous architectural forms.
Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month 2026, this late event will bring Baker's architecture into a new perspective. Visitors can expect a series of interactives and activities centred on South Asian culture, as well as the opportunity to see 'Building the Bank' after-hours.
In the event that online bookings for this event have sold out, you may still be able to attend by collecting a ticket at the door. Please note that walk in tickets are offered on a first come, first served basis and depend on venue capacity on the night. To guarantee your spot for next time, consider signing up to our newsletter; all our subscribers receive early access tickets for our events.
Essential information:
- The event is free to attend, but booking is required.
- In the event that online bookings for this event have sold out, you may still be able to attend by collecting a ticket at the door. Please note that walk in tickets are offered on a first come, first served basis and depend on venue capacity on the night.
- The event will begin at 5.15pm. The Museum will close temporarily at 5pm for security reasons, and reopen 15 minutes later.
- The venue must be vacated by 8pm. Last entry to this event is 7.30pm.
- Please note there is airport-style security at the Museum's entrance.
- For access enquiries, visit our Museum's accessibility page.
