The Museum of American Finance has launched a companion blog for its "Where Are They Now?" Series, which traces the histories and origins of 207 of the underwriters of the 1956 Ford Motor Company IPO. "Where Are They Now?" is a collaboration between historian Susie J. Pak and the Museum of American Finance, and the research for this series has been generously funded by Charles Royce of The Royce Funds.
In honor of International Women’s Day, Bloomberg introduces American women who made history in finance, investing and economics, some of who were featured in the Museum's "Women of Wall Street" exhibit.
This month, the Museum of American Finance launched a new membership program geared towards providing free priority access to its many offsite events and programs while the Museum seeks a new permanent home following the flood in its building in January 2018.
New York Business Journal's coverage of the 2019 Museum of American Finance Gala.
Bloomberg's coverage of the Museum's 2019 honoring Laurence Fink and Dr. Janet Yellen.
The Museum of American Finance will honor the achievements of two financial leaders in both the public and private sectors at its annual gala on February 5, 2019 at Cipriani Wall Street.
The Museum of American Finance (MoAF) announced today that it has terminated its lease at 48 Wall Street in New York City. The Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, had been located in this historic bank building since 2008, and its lease was scheduled to expire in 2021.
Read American Banker's coverage of the Museum's recent "Democratizing Finance" event.
On November 14, the Museum of American Finance will present “Democratizing Finance: Expanding Access through FinTech,” a timely program that will discuss the transformation in the financial services industry that is expected to generate economic growth and help reduce income inequality. The program will be held from 6:00 – 8:30 pm at The Paley Center for Media at 25 West 52nd Street, NYC.
The Museum of American Finance (MoAF) will open “Out of the Vault,” a traveling exhibition of 40 highlights from its permanent collection, at the Schwab IMPACT 2018 Conference in Washington, DC.
Dr. Richard Sylla, the Museum's chairman, discusses the historically low interest rates in this Bloomberg "Masters in Business" podcast.
Coverage of the Museum's event with Warren Buffett's author of choice, Lawrence Cunningham.
Speaking at an event hosted by the Museum of American Finance in New York on February 27, 2018, bitcoin billionaire Tyler Winklevoss along with his twin brother, Cameron, said that he supports the long-standing and popular argument in the industry that the leading cryptocurrency is a form of digital gold. Bitcoin and gold are both limited in nature, but bitcoin is better as it is more portable and secure.
Fordham University's coverage of "The Blockchain and the Future of Everything."
Coverage of the Museum's February 27 program, "The Blockchain and the Future of Everything," sponsored by ING (program sponsor) and Investopedia (media sponsor), and presented in partnership with the Fordham University Gabelli Center for Global Security Analysis.
On February 27, the Museum will present “The Blockchain and the Future of Everything,” a timely program that will provide a balanced perspective on the potential and pitfalls of the technology and the future of crypto investment.
Bloomberg's Amanda Gordon reports on the Museum's 2018 Gala honoring Ken Griffin and Timothy Geithner.
The Museum of American Finance will honor the achievements of two financial leaders in both the public and private sectors at its annual gala on February 6, 2018 at Cipriani Wall Street.
On Sunday, January 14, the Museum of American Finance's facility sustained significant water damage from flooding that resulted from a burst heating pipe on the fourth floor of its building at 48 Wall Street in New York City. The museum’s archives were not in any way affected by the water, nor were any artifacts or documents on display damaged by the flooding. Please note that the Museum's events will proceed as scheduled. Check the Events page for updated locations.
Visit this unique museum that chronicles the development and achievements of America's financial system. The Museum of American Finance is housed within a landmarked 1929 building designed by Benjamin Wistar Morris that was once the Bank of New York & Trust Company. The Museum features displays on the financial markets, money, banking, entrepreneurship and Alexander Hamilton, as well as rotating exhibits. There is a regular series of lectures and tours.