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Welcome to the Museum of American Finance, the nation's only independent public museum dedicated to celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and the democratic free market tradition which has made New York City the financial capital of the world.
Featured Exhibit

Tracking the Credit Crisis

Featured Exhibit“Tracking the Credit Crisis: A Timeline” traces the development of the current financial crisis, which is the most severe and complex economic and financial challenge in modern experience. Presented as a monumental 8’ x 20’ graphical wall accompanied by a video presentation, the timeline begins with the bursting of the U.S. housing bubble in late 2006 through the unprecedented trillions being injected into the private sector in 2008-2009 by the government.

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Upcoming Events
Wall Street Walking Tour
05.30.09
The Museum's Saturday walking tour of the Financial District. 90-minute tour meets at the Museum at 1 pm. $15 per person.
Opening Reception: "Women of Wall Street" Exhibit
06.09.09
Reception to open the Museum's groundbreaking new exhibit, "Women of Wall Street."
Current News
Museum to Open "Women of Wall Street" Exhibit
04.16.09
On June 9, the Museum will open “Women of Wall Street,” a groundbreaking exhibit showcasing notable women in the world of finance and Wall Street, both historically and in modern times.
Museum Announces Free Summer Hours
04.01.09
The Museum will offer free admission from 10-11 am throughout the months of June, July and August.