Alchemy after Dark: a Museum late

Schedule

Thu Jun 18 2026 at 05:15 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Bank of England Museum | London, EN

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Experience a mystical evening that will examine humanity's alchemical pursuit of gold creation with a limited-time art installation.
About this Event

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 18 June, 5.15pm to 8pm (last entry 7.30pm)


Experience the Museum after-hours like never before; a stunning limited-time art installation by Melek Zeynep, depicting the timeless struggle to turn base metal into gold. Accompanied by craft activities to encourage visitors to get hands-on with alchemy.


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.



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Bank of England Museum, Bartholomew Lane, London, United Kingdom

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