Archived Events
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Rick Carew on "Investing in Stocks: Analysis"Professor Rick Carew discusses the differences between investing and speculation, value stocks versus growth stocks, and how that can be measured explaining different ratios such as return on assets, debt to equity, price/earnings ratios, relative price/earnings ratios, dividend yields and more. This program is part of the "Investing A to Z" Series, presented in partnership with the New York Public Library.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Caleb Hurd on "Economic Update and Market Volatility"Join us for a lunchtime program with Caleb Hurd, financial advisor with Thrivent Financial. This program is part of the "Investing A to Z" Series, presented in partnership with the New York Public Library.
Friday, July 3, 2026
MoAF Boston Opening DayBe among the first guests to experience our new home on Commonwealth Pier in the Boston Seaport, as we open to the public on Friday, July 3 at 10:00am. Admission is always FREE.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
"Retirement A to Z" SeriesJoin the Museum, in partnership with the New York Public Library’s Thomas Yoseloff Business Center, for a free series on retirement planning. The 11-part series kicks off on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12 noon and continues each Tuesday at noon through March 31, 2026.
Thursday, March 5, 2026
2026 MoAF Gala Honoring David G. Booth, Mary Ellen Stanek and Byron D. TrottThe Museum of American Finance will honor the achievements of three financial leaders with important awards at its 2026 Gala.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
John Cassidy on "Capitalism and Its Critics"Join us for a lunchtime event with longtime New Yorker writer John Cassidy, as he examines global capitalism through the eyes of its critics.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
John Campbell on "Fixed: Why Personal Finance is Broken and How to Make It Work for Everyone"Join us for a lunchtime event with Harvard economist John Campbell, as he discusses his new book, Fixed: Why Personal Finance is Broken and How to Make It Work for Everyone.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Chris Hughes on "Marketcrafters"Join us for a virtual lunchtime program with economist, writer and Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, as he takes us on a journey through the modern history of American capitalism, relating the captivating stories of the most effective marketcrafters and the ones who bungled the job.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
In-Person Panel: "Unlocking Private Market Investments for Retail Investors: Pros and Cons"Our moderated panel on alternative investments explores the growing opportunity to bring alternative asset classes like private credit, equity and real estate to retail portfolios. Watch event video.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Annual Great Crashes Walking TourRelive the Great Crash of 1929 on the Museum's annual crash-themed walking tour of Lower Manhattan. This unique walking tour is the only regularly scheduled event commemorating the Great Crash of 1929, the Panic of 1907 and the 1987 stock market collapse. It also delves into the political, financial, real estate and architectural history of Wall Street and New York City.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Matt Sekerke and Steve H. Hanke on "Making Money Work"Join us for a virtual event with Matt Sekerke and Steve H. Hanke, authors of Making Money Work, as they deliver a fascinating exploration of the monetary economy.
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Paul Vigna, in Conversation with Bob Pisani, on "The Almightier"Join us for a lunchtime program with journalist Paul Vigna, in conversation with Bob Pisani, as they discuss Vigna's new book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin.
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Tim Koller on "Valuation"Join us for a virtual event with McKinsey partner Tim Koller as he discusses the new edition of Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies, which has been the gold standard on the topic for more than 30 years.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
2025 "Investing A to Z" SeriesJoin the Museum, in partnership with the New York Public Library’s Thomas Yoseloff Business Center, for a FREE eight-part virtual series on investing. Designed to lead you through basic investment concepts, the series aims to provide participants with a greater understanding of what professional investors look for when reviewing stocks, bonds, mutual funds and options.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Tony Davidow on "Private Markets: Building Better Portfolios with Private Equity, Private Credit, and Private Real Estate"Join us for a conversation with award-winning author Tony Davidow, as he discusses his latest book.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Arvind Narayanan on "AI Snake Oil"Join us for a lunchtime event with Princeton University professor and author Arvind Narayanan on his latest book, AI Snake Oil.