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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

Women of Wall Street

Featured ExhibitThe story of women on Wall Street is the story of women in America. Issues of freedom and financial independence clashed with societal norms in the traditionally male domain of finance. Until recent decades, women had largely been excluded from Wall Street.

Despite this, there were women who defied convention and made a name for themselves in finance. These pioneering women battled for both personal and financial self-determination.

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Upcoming Events
David Walker on Comeback America
03.09.10
David Walker, president and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation and former Comptroller General of the U.S., will speak at the 2010 Kaufman Series.
Making Green from Green: Is Investing in Green Truly Profitable?
04.13.10
Join us for a panel discussion on renewable finance in partnership with the Columbia Business School Alumni Club.
Current News
Alexander Hamilton's Impact on the U.S. Economic System
02.15.10
Museum of American Finance Vice Chairman Richard Sylla speaks to Fox Business about Alexander Hamilton’s role in creating the U.S. economic system.
February is Heritage Month in the Museum Shop
02.13.10
This month, Museum of American Finance visitors will receive a 20% discount on all historical books purchased in the Museum Shop.