The Historical Association: Behind the Scenes at the Royal Mint Museum

This branch event from The Historical Association takes attendees behind the scenes at the Royal Mint Museum, exploring the stories held within its collections. The talk looks at objects linked to the history of coin-making and shows how they connect personal stories with wider global history, from counterfeiters to the craftsmanship of medallists and engravers.

The event also highlights the careful conservation work needed to preserve the Museum’s collections, including the tooling collection described as a major attraction in its own right. It is a history-focused lecture for anyone interested in museums, heritage, and the material culture of money and minting, with the chance to learn more about how historical collections are researched, protected, and interpreted for the public.