MoAF Exhibits—Opening July 2026 in the Boston Seaport

Six Galleries. Seven Exhibits.
Three Centuries of American Finance.

Money has shaped every chapter of American history—from the founding of the republic to the rise of global capital markets to the digital future unfolding right now. The Museum of American Finance brings that story to life through six galleries featuring rare historical artifacts, state-of-the-art interactive experiences and objects from one of the world's most significant collections of financial history.

Whether you're a student encountering the story of American finance for the first time, a professional who has spent a career in the industry or simply someone curious about how money works and where it came from—there is something here for everyone to discover.

Current Exhibits

Rendering of the “America in Circulation” gallery at the Museum of American Finance.

America in Circulation

This exhibit features hundreds of examples of US paper currency, from the colonial era to the present. State-of-the-art technology provides interactivity for further exploration of the artistry, symbolism and security of US paper money through the years.

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Alexander Hamilton Experience

Alexander Hamilton Experience

Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury and the architect of the US financial system. This gallery features an interactive AI-generated Hamilton—developed in partnership with the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology—who answers questions about finance and related topics in dozens of languages, from Spanish to Swahili. The gallery also includes several incredible and rare objects related to Hamilton, such as his Report on the Public Credit, which is the economic equivalent of the US Constitution.

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A Financial Revolution

A Financial Revolution

The largest of the Museum’s exhibits, “A Financial Revolution” brings to life the origins of the US capital markets. It features hundreds of documents and objects from the Museum’s world-class 18th century collection, many of which have never been on public display. This gallery also explores the worlds of public, private and personal finance and emphasizes the importance of the universal financial themes of budgeting, credit, risk and investment.

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Investing in US Financial History

Investing in US Financial History

This six-station interactive timeline enables visitors to take a deeper dive into the history of the US financial markets, from the 18th century through today. The key players, stories and events are illustrated by images and documents from the Museum’s collection.

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Hub of Innovation

Hub of Innovation

This temporary exhibit highlights the importance of Boston and Massachusetts to US financial history. It features original documents from the creation of the nation’s first currency to the development of modern-day Boston. An interactive map enables visitors to explore documents from the Museum’s Massachusetts collection. Combined, they tell the economic and financial story of the commonwealth and its impact on the nation.

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The Future of Finance

The Future of Finance

This exhibit takes visitors on a journey from ancient ledgers to bitcoin mining and staking—with digital storytelling, physical artifacts and interactive experiences. Topics include blockchain technology, digital assets and tokenization. The gallery also features dozens of artifacts tracing advances in financial technology and communications over the past two centuries.

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Personal Finance

Personal Finance

The Personal Finance gallery provides an interactive exploration of the tools needed to achieve and maintain a healthy financial life. Key topics include budgeting, credit, debt, investing, risk, compounding and setting personal financial goals. Presented by the Personal Finance Institute, the exhibit pulls together the themes of the other exhibits to leave visitors with a better understanding of the financial system and how to use it in their own lives. The gallery features 10 touchscreen stations where visitors can explore and learn.

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Virtual Exhibits

Women of Wall Street

Women of Wall Street

The story of women on Wall Street is the story of women in America—a decades-long battle for financial self-determination in a domain that largely excluded them. From Abigail Adams trading bonds to Muriel Siebert becoming the first woman to purchase a seat on the New York Stock Exchange in 1967, this exhibit traces the pioneering women who defied convention and changed the face of American finance. Hear from top female executives in finance as they reflect on the progress made—and the work that remains.

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Nasdaq 50: Frontier of the Future

Nasdaq 50: Frontier of the Future

When Nasdaq launched in 1971 as the world's first fully electronic stock market, it changed the nature of finance forever. Created in partnership with MoAF and Heritage Werks to mark Nasdaq's 50th anniversary, this immersive digital exhibit traces five decades of innovation—from the evolution of trading technology and data systems to the landmark moments that shaped the global capital markets ecosystem. Explore the people, milestones and breakthroughs that turned a quotation system into a technology company powering more than 130 markets worldwide.

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Boston Museum Donors

The Museum of American Finance is deeply grateful to the individuals and organizations whose generosity made our Boston Museum possible. Their support reflects a shared belief in the power of financial history to educate, inspire and empower people of all backgrounds—and a commitment to ensuring that MoAF's mission reaches a new generation of visitors at Commonwealth Pier and beyond. We are honored to recognize the following donors for their extraordinary contributions to this landmark endeavor.

Founders

  • John E. Herzog
  • Rodney G. Klein Stock Market Museum and Library

Lead Donors

  • Bitwise
  • Fidelity Investments
  • MassMutual
  • Rosalind E. and Mark R. Shenkman

Platinum

  • Gregory W. Bauer
  • Carol Kaimowitz
  • Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation
  • Richard Sylla

Gold

  • Brooke and Peter Cohen
  • Sanford F. Crystal
  • Robotti & Company Advisors
  • State Street Foundation

Silver

  • Charles Elson

Bronze

  • Elizabeth O’Melia

Supporters

  • Glenn and Lori Kaufman
  • Joseph Laraia and Mary Motyl
  • The O'Mealia Family Fund
  • Scott and Abigail Reddel
  • Charles and Candace Wait

Donors

  • Jeanne Driscoll
  • DWS Group
  • Joseph Mecane