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05.10.2026 – 27.11.2026 · Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

After the Fire Exhibition at The Bank of England Museum

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Step into a life-sized historic coffee house which brings the aftermath of the Great Fire of London to life

The 1690s were a time of change for the City of London. Following the Great Fire and the rebuilding of the City, international trade was booming, and new institutions and ways of working were being established.

In partnership with the Insurance Museum, this new exhibition will examine the innovations that transformed the London financial district: fire insurance, maritime insurance, and the Bank of England. Sponsored by the City of London Corporation, National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Chartered Insurance Institute.

Time: You can visit the exhibition during the museum's normal opening hours between Monday and Friday, with the exhibition running between 2 October and 27 November.

Tickets: Entry to the museum is free of charge with no reservation required.

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