Archived Events

Understanding interest and the way it works can help you avoid the pitfalls of debt and credit cards and make sense of investments, mortgages and retirement. This program is part of the "Investing A to Z" Series, presented in partnership with the New York Public Library.

In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, Museum of American Finance President David Cowen will share highlights from the Museum’s new exhibits in Boston. This program is part of the "Investing A to Z" Series, presented in partnership with the New York Public Library.

In this engaging webinar, Eric Blake, a certified financial planner and the founder of Blake Wealth Management, will walk you through key principles to help you invest with greater confidence and clarity. This program is part of the "Investing A to Z" Series, presented in partnership with the New York Public Library.

Join Ken Keating and Roma Colwell from the Options Industry Council for a review of key concepts and terminology to keep in mind before investing with options. This program is part of the "Investing A to Z" Series, presented in partnership with the New York Public Library.

Join Professor Sris Chatterjee, Gabelli Chair in Global Security Analysis at Fordham University, for an introduction to bonds and bond terminology. This program is part of the "Investing A to Z" Series, presented in partnership with the New York Public Library.

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.

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.

Be 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.

Join 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.

The Museum of American Finance will honor the achievements of three financial leaders with important awards at its 2026 Gala.

Join us for a lunchtime event with longtime New Yorker writer John Cassidy, as he examines global capitalism through the eyes of its critics.

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.

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.

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.

Relive 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.

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.