Bank of England Museum

Money's Rich History

Description

Located in the Bank of England, this museum showcases a large collection of items relating to the over 300-year-old history of the bank. Since its opening in 1694, it has served the people of England as the central financial institution of the country. Items in the collection range from things you'd expect to see in a bank museum--like calculators, bank notes, coins, and furniture--to unique items such as the picks and rifles used to defend the bank during hard times. They also feature a collection of pictures that showcase the history of the bank (starting with its construction) and portraits of past directors, governors, and staff. Stop by for one of the museum's great workshops or events; you can create your own gold-gilded lettering or watch a medieval-costumed moneyer mint coins (you can even take one home!) while telling stories of the Middle Ages.