About this Event
About this event
When: Friday 30 October, 10am to 7.30pm (last entry 7pm)
The Dark Emporium returns to the Bank of England Museum this October, and this year, it’s an all-day affair. You’ll see the Museum’s Stock Office come to life with a Halloween-themed market selling books and handmade wares from vendors across the UK. From literary apothecaries and graphic novels, to ghoulish stationery and tarot card reading, this little market will be an extravaganza to remember.
The evening will also be accompanied by two crafting workshops hosted by artist and illustrator John O'Leary. John will be holding walk-in workshops at 5.45pm and 6.45pm for visitors attending the late event. But if you are planning to arrive during the daytime, fear not! There is plenty to enjoy.
Alongside the market, explore our new temporary exhibition, ‘After the Fire: Insurance, finance and a rebuilt city’, a life-sized coffee shop and city scene which explores the financial development of London following the Great Fire of London and the market forces which changed the face of the city forever.
Throughout the week including the Friday, we’ll be exploring coffee – the beverage at the centre of the development of London’s financial activity. Our special guests from Lavazza will be offering coffee samples during the day and coffee-based cocktails at night alongside an exclusive sales opportunity. Plus, the market will be set to some haunted beats, bringing the immersive market experience to the next level!
Essential information:
- Visitors who arrive in costume will receive a free small prize!
- Since this is an all-day event, tickets are only recommended for entry after 5pm. While booking is not required, we do advise booking in advance as ticket-holders will receive priority admission throughout the evening.
- For access enquiries, visit our Museum's accessibility page.
- 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.
- This event concludes at 7.30pm. Last entry to this event is 7pm. Please note, this is 30 minutes earlier than our other Museum lates.
- Please note there is airport-style security at the Museum's entrance
Event venue & nearby stays
Bank of England Museum, Bartholomew Lane, London, United Kingdom
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