Press Release Archive
September 1, 2010
Museum Showcases Rare 18th Century Documents in "America's First IPO" Exhibit
On September 15, the Museum will open “America’s First IPO,” an exhibit on the country’s first public company, the Bank of North America, and the origins of the US stock market.
Museum Showcases Rare 18th Century Documents in "America's First IPO" Exhibit
On September 15, the Museum will open “America’s First IPO,” an exhibit on the country’s first public company, the Bank of North America, and the origins of the US stock market.
August 31, 2010
Museum to Publish The Revolutionary Beginning of the American Stock Market
The Museum will publish a beautifully illustrated book on the story of the beginning of the equity side of the American capital markets.
Museum to Publish The Revolutionary Beginning of the American Stock Market
The Museum will publish a beautifully illustrated book on the story of the beginning of the equity side of the American capital markets.
June 23, 2010
Museum to Launch Kids Club
On Saturday, July 31, from 11 am – 2 pm, the Museum will host a “Kids Club” event with activities and programs for families with children ages 7 and up.
Museum to Launch Kids Club
On Saturday, July 31, from 11 am – 2 pm, the Museum will host a “Kids Club” event with activities and programs for families with children ages 7 and up.
June 1, 2010
Dr. Richard Sylla Elected Chairman of Museum of American Finance
Dr. Richard Sylla, one of the nation’s leading financial historians, has been unanimously elected chairman of the board of the Museum of American Finance.
Dr. Richard Sylla Elected Chairman of Museum of American Finance
Dr. Richard Sylla, one of the nation’s leading financial historians, has been unanimously elected chairman of the board of the Museum of American Finance.
March 30, 2010
Museum Celebrates Financial Literacy Month with Free Programs
To celebrate Financial Literacy Month, the Museum is offering a variety of opportunities for visitors to experience the Museum’s exhibits and programs for free during the month of April.
Museum Celebrates Financial Literacy Month with Free Programs
To celebrate Financial Literacy Month, the Museum is offering a variety of opportunities for visitors to experience the Museum’s exhibits and programs for free during the month of April.
March 17, 2010
Museum to Open "Scandal!" Exhibit
On Thursday, April 29, the Museum will open “Scandal!: Financial Crime, Chicanery and Corruption that Rocked America,” a richly informative exhibit about the history of financial scandals in America.
Museum to Open "Scandal!" Exhibit
On Thursday, April 29, the Museum will open “Scandal!: Financial Crime, Chicanery and Corruption that Rocked America,” a richly informative exhibit about the history of financial scandals in America.
January 20, 2010
Museum Launches Weekly Scavenger Hunt
On February 6, the Museum will initiate "Scavenger Hunt Saturdays," a free weekly program for students of all ages.
Museum Launches Weekly Scavenger Hunt
On February 6, the Museum will initiate "Scavenger Hunt Saturdays," a free weekly program for students of all ages.
December 11, 2009
William Donaldson to Receive Museum's 2010 Whitehead Award
William H. Donaldson has been selected to receive the Museum of American Finance’s 2010 John C. Whitehead Award for Distinguished Public Service and Financial Leadership.
William Donaldson to Receive Museum's 2010 Whitehead Award
William H. Donaldson has been selected to receive the Museum of American Finance’s 2010 John C. Whitehead Award for Distinguished Public Service and Financial Leadership.
October 25, 2009
Charles Geisst to Speak at Museum on Collateral Damaged
Best-selling author will discuss credit card addiction and how a nation of savers became a nation of consumers.
Charles Geisst to Speak at Museum on Collateral Damaged
Best-selling author will discuss credit card addiction and how a nation of savers became a nation of consumers.
October 20, 2009
Museum Hosts Panel on 80th Anniversary of Crash
On Thursday, October 29, the Museum will continue its 2009 Kaufman Series with “Did Economists Get It Wrong?” – an expert panel on the different explanations of the current crisis on the 80th anniversary of the Crash of 1929.
Museum Hosts Panel on 80th Anniversary of Crash
On Thursday, October 29, the Museum will continue its 2009 Kaufman Series with “Did Economists Get It Wrong?” – an expert panel on the different explanations of the current crisis on the 80th anniversary of the Crash of 1929.
September 30, 2009
A Year After Financial Crisis, Museum Launches "Recessipedia" to Avoid a Repeat
The Museum today launched Recessipedia, a wiki designed to tap the wisdom of crowds from Wall Street to Main Street to learn the causes of the financial crisis.
A Year After Financial Crisis, Museum Launches "Recessipedia" to Avoid a Repeat
The Museum today launched Recessipedia, a wiki designed to tap the wisdom of crowds from Wall Street to Main Street to learn the causes of the financial crisis.
September 9, 2009
David Cowen Named President and CEO of Museum of American Finance
The Museum of American Finance has named hedge fund manager and financial historian David Cowen its new president and CEO.
David Cowen Named President and CEO of Museum of American Finance
The Museum of American Finance has named hedge fund manager and financial historian David Cowen its new president and CEO.
August 21, 2009
Museum to Open "Actien Handel: Early Dutch Finance and the Founding of America" Exhibit
Exhibit will feature the earliest known share certificate -- the document featured in the motion picture "Ocean's Twelve."
Museum to Open "Actien Handel: Early Dutch Finance and the Founding of America" Exhibit
Exhibit will feature the earliest known share certificate -- the document featured in the motion picture "Ocean's Twelve."
August 5, 2009
Museum of American Finance Offers Free Admission on Museum Day
On September 26, the Museum of American Finance will participate in Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine.
Museum of American Finance Offers Free Admission on Museum Day
On September 26, the Museum of American Finance will participate in Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine.
April 16, 2009
Museum to Open "Women of Wall Street" Exhibit
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 to Open "Women of Wall Street" Exhibit
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.
February 5, 2009
Museum to Open "Tracking the Credit Crisis: A Timeline"
On March 25, the Museum will open “Tracking the Credit Crisis” to trace the development of the current financial crisis, the most severe and complex economic and financial challenge in modern experience.
Museum to Open "Tracking the Credit Crisis: A Timeline"
On March 25, the Museum will open “Tracking the Credit Crisis” to trace the development of the current financial crisis, the most severe and complex economic and financial challenge in modern experience.
February 4, 2009
Museum of American Finance Announces Search for New President/CEO
The Museum of American Finance announced it has begun the search for a new president/CEO to provide leadership in advancing a compelling vision for the Museum in partnership with the staff and trustees.
Museum of American Finance Announces Search for New President/CEO
The Museum of American Finance announced it has begun the search for a new president/CEO to provide leadership in advancing a compelling vision for the Museum in partnership with the staff and trustees.
February 24, 2009
Museum Hosts Talk with Duncan Niederauer on “Where Do We Go From Here?”
On Tuesday, March 3, the Museum of American Finance will continue its 2009 Henry Kaufman Financial History and Practices Lecture/Symposia Series with a talk by NYSE Euronext CEO Duncan Niederauer entitled “Where Do We Go From Here?” The program will be held from 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Museum’s education center, located at 48 Wall Street.
On Tuesday, March 3, the Museum of American Finance will continue its 2009 Henry Kaufman Financial History and Practices Lecture/Symposia Series with a talk by NYSE Euronext CEO Duncan Niederauer entitled “Where Do We Go From Here?” The program will be held from 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Museum’s education center, located at 48 Wall Street.
January 2, 2009
Museum Hosts Talk with Wilbur Ross on Obama's Economic Programs
On Wednesday, January 21, the Museum of American Finance will inaugurate its 2009 Henry Kaufman Financial History and Practices Lecture/Symposia Series with a talk by private equity investor Wilbur Ross entitled “President Obama’s Economic Programs.”
Museum Hosts Talk with Wilbur Ross on Obama's Economic Programs
On Wednesday, January 21, the Museum of American Finance will inaugurate its 2009 Henry Kaufman Financial History and Practices Lecture/Symposia Series with a talk by private equity investor Wilbur Ross entitled “President Obama’s Economic Programs.”
December 12, 2008
Paul Volcker to Receive Museum's 2009 Whitehead Award
Paul A. Volcker has been selected to receive the Museum of American Finance’s 2009 John C. Whitehead Award for Distinguished Public Service and Financial Leadership.
Paul Volcker to Receive Museum's 2009 Whitehead Award
Paul A. Volcker has been selected to receive the Museum of American Finance’s 2009 John C. Whitehead Award for Distinguished Public Service and Financial Leadership.
October 29, 2008
Museum To Open "Trading on the Street" Exhibit
On Thursday, November 20, the Museum will open “Trading on the Street,” an exhibit tracing the history of trading on Wall Street from the signing of the Buttonwood Agreement in 1792 to the increasing computerization of trading today.
Museum To Open "Trading on the Street" Exhibit
On Thursday, November 20, the Museum will open “Trading on the Street,” an exhibit tracing the history of trading on Wall Street from the signing of the Buttonwood Agreement in 1792 to the increasing computerization of trading today.
November 13, 2008
Museum to Open "Financing a Revolution" Exhibit
In honor of the 225th anniversary of Evacuation Day, the day that the British left American soil following the Revolutionary War, the Museum of American Finance will present a temporary exhibit called “Financing a Revolution.” The exhibit will be on display from November 22 through December 6.
Museum to Open "Financing a Revolution" Exhibit
In honor of the 225th anniversary of Evacuation Day, the day that the British left American soil following the Revolutionary War, the Museum of American Finance will present a temporary exhibit called “Financing a Revolution.” The exhibit will be on display from November 22 through December 6.
October 17, 2008
Museum Hosts Panel on Economic Issues of the Presidential Campaign
New York, NY – On Wednesday, October 29, the Museum of American Finance will host a lively panel discussion on how well the media is covering the economic issues of the Presidential campaign. The program will be held from 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Museum’s education center, located at 48 Wall Street.
Museum Hosts Panel on Economic Issues of the Presidential Campaign
New York, NY – On Wednesday, October 29, the Museum of American Finance will host a lively panel discussion on how well the media is covering the economic issues of the Presidential campaign. The program will be held from 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Museum’s education center, located at 48 Wall Street.
October 1, 2008
Museum of American Finance Hosts Talk with James Grant on"Security Analysis"
New York, NY – On Wednesday, October 15, the Museum of American Finance will continue its 2008 Henry Kaufman Financial History and Practices Lecture/Symposia Series with a talk by James Grant, a guest editor of the 75th anniversary edition of Security Analysis.
Museum of American Finance Hosts Talk with James Grant on"Security Analysis"
New York, NY – On Wednesday, October 15, the Museum of American Finance will continue its 2008 Henry Kaufman Financial History and Practices Lecture/Symposia Series with a talk by James Grant, a guest editor of the 75th anniversary edition of Security Analysis.
September 2, 2008
Museum of American Finance Hosts “Banking on Art” Panel Discussion
New York, NY – On Wednesday, September 24, the Museum of American Finance will host a lively panel discussion on money and the art world entitled “Banking on Art: Diverse Perspectives on Financing the Art Market” to explore how collectors, dealers, auction houses and specialized lenders support the multi-billion dollar art market. The program will be held from 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Museum’s education center, located at 48 Wall Street.
Museum of American Finance Hosts “Banking on Art” Panel Discussion
New York, NY – On Wednesday, September 24, the Museum of American Finance will host a lively panel discussion on money and the art world entitled “Banking on Art: Diverse Perspectives on Financing the Art Market” to explore how collectors, dealers, auction houses and specialized lenders support the multi-billion dollar art market. The program will be held from 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Museum’s education center, located at 48 Wall Street.
September 1, 2008
Walking Tour Commemorates Anniversaries of the Great Crashes of 1929 and 1987
New York – Help relive the Great Crash of 1929 on the 20th annual guided walking tour of Lower Manhattan sponsored by the Museum of American Finance on Saturday, October 25th at 1:00 pm. This unique tour, which is the only regularly scheduled event that commemorates the Great Crash of 1929, the Panic of 1907 and the 1987 stock market collapse, as well as delves into the political, financial, real estate and architectural history of Wall Street and New York City.
Walking Tour Commemorates Anniversaries of the Great Crashes of 1929 and 1987
New York – Help relive the Great Crash of 1929 on the 20th annual guided walking tour of Lower Manhattan sponsored by the Museum of American Finance on Saturday, October 25th at 1:00 pm. This unique tour, which is the only regularly scheduled event that commemorates the Great Crash of 1929, the Panic of 1907 and the 1987 stock market collapse, as well as delves into the political, financial, real estate and architectural history of Wall Street and New York City.
September 1, 2008
Museum of American Finance Hosts Talk and Book Signing with Author Ken Winans
New York, NY – On Thursday, September 18, the Museum of American Finance will host a talk, exhibit tour and book signing with Ken Winans, author of Investment Atlas. The program will be held from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at the Museum, located at 48 Wall Street in Lower Manhattan.
Museum of American Finance Hosts Talk and Book Signing with Author Ken Winans
New York, NY – On Thursday, September 18, the Museum of American Finance will host a talk, exhibit tour and book signing with Ken Winans, author of Investment Atlas. The program will be held from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at the Museum, located at 48 Wall Street in Lower Manhattan.
April 24, 2008
Museum of American Finance Hosts "Finance, Energy and the Environment" Panel Discussion
New York, NY – On Thursday, April 24, the Museum of American Finance will host a panel discussion entitled “Finance, Energy & the Environment: Changing Markets & Opportunities” to explore the sources of power that will be keeping the lights on and filling investors’ pockets in the next five years. The program will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the Museum’s education center, located at 48 Wall Street, and will be broadcast live online at www.cleanskies.tv.
Museum of American Finance Hosts "Finance, Energy and the Environment" Panel Discussion
New York, NY – On Thursday, April 24, the Museum of American Finance will host a panel discussion entitled “Finance, Energy & the Environment: Changing Markets & Opportunities” to explore the sources of power that will be keeping the lights on and filling investors’ pockets in the next five years. The program will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the Museum’s education center, located at 48 Wall Street, and will be broadcast live online at www.cleanskies.tv.
April 17, 2008
Museum of American Finance Hosts Talk on "A Nation of Counterfeiters" with Author Stephen Mihm
New York, NY – On Thursday, April 17, the Museum of American Finance will continue its 2008 Henry Kaufman Financial History and Practices Lecture/Symposia Series with a talk by author Stephen Mihm on A Nation of Counterfeiters: Capitalists, Con Men, and the Making of the United States. The program will be held from 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Museum’s education center, located at 48 Wall Street. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session, book signing and reception.
Museum of American Finance Hosts Talk on "A Nation of Counterfeiters" with Author Stephen Mihm
New York, NY – On Thursday, April 17, the Museum of American Finance will continue its 2008 Henry Kaufman Financial History and Practices Lecture/Symposia Series with a talk by author Stephen Mihm on A Nation of Counterfeiters: Capitalists, Con Men, and the Making of the United States. The program will be held from 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Museum’s education center, located at 48 Wall Street. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session, book signing and reception.
February 27, 2008
Museum of American Finance Launches Kaufman Series With Talk by Niall Ferguson on "Financial Evolution"
New York, NY – On Wednesday, February 27, the Museum of American Finance will launch its 2008 Henry Kaufman Financial History and Practices Lecture/Symposia Series with a talk by Dr. Niall Ferguson on “Financial Evolution: A Great Dying?” The program will be held from 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Museum’s education center, located at 48 Wall Street. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and reception.
Museum of American Finance Launches Kaufman Series With Talk by Niall Ferguson on "Financial Evolution"
New York, NY – On Wednesday, February 27, the Museum of American Finance will launch its 2008 Henry Kaufman Financial History and Practices Lecture/Symposia Series with a talk by Dr. Niall Ferguson on “Financial Evolution: A Great Dying?” The program will be held from 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Museum’s education center, located at 48 Wall Street. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and reception.
January 9, 2008
Museum of American Finance Opens on Wall Street
New York, NY – The Museum of American Finance, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, will reopen to the public in its new home at 48 Wall Street on Friday, January 11, 2008. Located in the historic former headquarters of the Bank of New York, the Museum occupies 30,000 square feet of space and features a majestic banking hall, state-of-the-art financial education center, auditorium, library and research facility.
Museum of American Finance Opens on Wall Street
New York, NY – The Museum of American Finance, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, will reopen to the public in its new home at 48 Wall Street on Friday, January 11, 2008. Located in the historic former headquarters of the Bank of New York, the Museum occupies 30,000 square feet of space and features a majestic banking hall, state-of-the-art financial education center, auditorium, library and research facility.
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