The Bank Of England Museum

04/12/2023

Unwrap the magic of ! From now until 1 Jan, enjoy Christmas markets, historical experiences, & family activities. Events take place across the City of London, and include the chance to make your own bauble filled with shredded banknotes on 21 Dec at our .
View the full line-up of events here: https://b-o-e.uk/3Gp9rUq
And learn more about bauble making here: https://b-o-e.uk/3Gvw2yF

04/11/2023

Just one week until the Lord Mayor's Show! 🥳 Come see the Bank's float in the parade, and then visit the Bank of England Museum afterwards for free family activities like face painting and storytelling!
📆: Saturday 11 November
https://b-o-e.uk/3SofpvN

03/11/2023

What was the Bank of England like in the eighteenth century? Join Professor Anne Murphy in her upcoming hybrid talk, 'In Search of Virtuous Bankers,' as she considers the idea of virtue at the Bank of England in the eighteenth century.

And, throughout the evening, join the Morassi Quartet of the Royal College of Music as they perform songs inspired by the eighteenth century, all in the gorgeous setting of Sir John Soane's Stock Office.

🗓️: Thursday 16 November, 5pm to 7.45pm
Learn more:

Join us for an evening looking at the Bank in the eighteenth-century, including a talk by Professor Anne Murphy

30/10/2023

New blog: Reflections on Slavery & the Bank has been open for 18 months now, and one of the most rewarding aspects has been reading your thoughts and reflections on our visitor response cards. Read our latest blog to hear what visitors have to say about the exhibition.
https://b-o-e.uk/46Q037S

12/10/2023

This October half-term, Detective Glover needs your help! 🕵️ Detectives (age 7-11) are needed to help discover the name of a banknote forger. Follow the clues, solve the puzzles and crack the case!

23-27 October, drop-in. Free, no need to book. Learn more: https://b-o-e.uk/3RZNan1

10/10/2023

Upcoming talk: The impact of transatlantic slavery on public and private finance in Britain
📅: Thursday 19 October, 6.15 to 7.15pm
Join our free hybrid talk with Professor Pat Hudson exploring slavery and finance this .
Book now: https://b-o-e.uk/45lR9xf

03/10/2023

This , join us for upcoming events including:
👉 Weekly curator-led tours of
👉 Museum Late including a talk on transatlantic slavery & finance by Professor Pat Hudson
👉 Pardner Hand exhibition with
Find out the details for all of our events on our What's On page.

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

02/10/2023

Over 400,000 bars of gold are stored at the . But what actually is gold, and why does society value it so highly? From its cosmic past to its uses today, learn more about gold in our latest blog. ✨
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Why is gold one of the most prized metals on earth? Read our blog to learn about why we love gold and how we use it today

18/09/2023

Illustrating Inflation
Inflation is a word that we hear nearly every day now, but what actually is it? Our new online exhibition pulls together cartoons from our collection to illustrate what it is, why it happens, and what can be done about it.

What is inflation? Explaining inflation through cartoons from our collection.

12/09/2023

Don't forget, the museum is open this Saturday for a rare weekend opening as part of . 🙌

Join for free drop-in talks about the architecture and history of the Bank, happening at 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2.15pm, and 3.15pm.

We’re open on Saturday 16 September for Open House Festival with free talks

06/09/2023

: All things archaeology
📆: 21 Sept, 5-8pm
Dig into our collection at our upcoming Late with a table of archaeological items not usually on display.
Plus, trace the lost River Walbrook on a free walking tour. Just a few spots left, sign up now!

Dig into archaeology at our Museum Late with walking tours and special objects on display

04/09/2023

⭐ Inclusive Numismatics ⭐
📆 Friday 15 September
Join this free hybrid conference, organised by the Royal Numismatic Society, for a diverse programme which demonstrates that numismatics is a subject for everyone!
Register now. 👇

numismatics is for everyone

30/08/2023

Can't make our usual opening hours? Visit the museum for a special weekend opening in celebration of !
📅: Saturday 16 September, 11am to 4pm
Throughout the day, join a free drop-in talk which covers the history and architecture of the Bank of England.
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We’re open on Saturday 16 September for Open House Festival with free talks

26/08/2023

Before online banking tools and easily accessible calculators, how did one know how much interest they had earned? 🤔
Make yourself a cuppa and take a moment to learn how interest was calculated in the 18th century.
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How was interest calculated in the 18th century? Learn about the smallest item in the Bank of England library’s special collection in our latest blog.