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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

Scandal!

Featured Exhibit"Scandal! Financial Crime, Chicanery and Corruption that Rocked America” is a richly informative exhibit about the history of financial scandals in America. The exhibit covers several of the major scandals in American finance, from William Duer’s role in the Crash of 1792 through Lehman’s colossal downfall.

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Upcoming Events
Kids Club Saturday
07.31.10
Bring the family to the Museum's “Kids Club” event, which will feature fun money-themed activities and programs for children in grades K-12.
Young Professionals Event: Michele Costello on "Benjamin Franklin and the Invention of Microfinance"
10.07.10
Please join the Museum's Young Leadership Council for a networking reception with guest speaker Michele Costello. Events in this series are designed for students and professionals between the ages of 21-40.
Current News
Of Scoundrels and Scandals
07.18.10
The financial misdeeds of Enron executives and Bernard L. Madoff seem to have a modern-day cast to them, but when you strip them to their essentials, they are really nothing new. An exhibition at the Museum of American Finance highlights major financial scandals throughout the nation’s history.
Museum Unveils New Signage
06.25.10
The entrance to the Museum at 48 Wall Street is now flanked by beautiful floating glass signs that increase the Museum's visibility while maintaining the architectural integrity of the building's 1929 design.