The Bank of England Museum is also known as “Old Lady of Threadneedle Street Museum.” 

The museum, which is in the bank, tracks the banks history back to 1694.

The Bank of England Museum was opened to the public in November 1988.

Its exhibits and displays tell the story of the Bank since its founding in 1694.

The history includes the collapse of the South Sea Bubble in 1719, the London mob’s attack on the Bank in the Gordon riots of 1780, the widespread introduction of paper money in 1797, the Bank in the Blitz and nationalization in 1946.

The Museum also includes displays of gold and banknotes as well as inter-active video displays on the Bank today and a simulation of foreign exchange dealing.

The Museum also includes a cinema where a video of the Bank is shown to visiting groups.

Recently in March 2003 - The Bank of England’s Museum welcomed its 1,000,000^th visitor The Museum is open to the public between 10:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Entrance is free.  Contact Info: Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8AH - Tel: (020) 7601 5491

Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 10:00AM to 5:00 PM Free Admission

How to Get There: Bank Liverpool Street, Fenchurch Street

Bus 8, D9, 11, X15*, 15B*, 21, 22B, 23, 25